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A man is all right after being has robbed of $55,000 and attacked around 2 p.m. Tuesday. The store owner of Mitch's Party Store, at Michigan and Newburgh, had gone banking to get cash fox cash plans ing check*, said Lt. Marc Stobbe of the Westland Police Department. 'He had a large amount of money," Stobbe said. The man got a flat tire at Palmer and Newburgh. At that time, two men on ice approached, smashed out his window, sprayed him with Mace and took the • Plans for a new ice rink . money, Stobbe said. in Westland took an unex^ . "We're investigating right now." ected turn Monday when I Mace in the eyes was the man's only Sfayor Robert Thomas pro injury, the lieutenant said. posed tearing the current - . The man had just left the bank facility down and building where he got cash to accommodate the early payday crowd at his store. two rinks in a new rec cen-- He didn't require hospitalization, Sto ter near the library. - bbe said. BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER dcl«ni9o«.homecomm.net i i N THE PAPER Mayor Robert Thomas dropped a bombshell Monday evening by propon ing to tear down Westland Sports Arena and add two new ice surfaces to STAFF PHOTO ST BST/W MrrCBHX his plans for a new recreation complex. TODAY *Td like us to look in that direction Here's Santa: Santa Claus arrived this past Saturday morning by horse and carriage at West- now and see if it's feasible," he said. Thomas startled some council mem Millennium: Be a part of a land Center, eager to greet all the good girls and boys. Among the waiting youngsters were bers, recreation employees and archi very special first edition 11 (left) and Vincent Murray, 9 months, of Garden City. Santa is holding court tects by unveiling his latent proposal near Hudson's from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun during a study session on •ce arena of Jan. 1, 2000, by plac day. Santa and Westley Holiday Bear were accompanied Saturday by the John Glenn High needs. ing your photo and mes School Marching Band. He later estimated it would cost $15 million to $18 million to huild a new sage in your hometown recreation center which would iruvuii1 Observer. See page A12 two indoor ice surfacc-s. for details. Ideally, Thomas wants to build tin1 state-of-the-art complex near the West- land public library on Central City ENTERTAINMENT Police dog solves odd mystery Please see PLANS, A2 BY DARRELL CLEM ter was visibly upset, accused a down stood atop a bed and started barking Theater: Erin Billy's com STAFF WRITER stairs suspect of trying to kill her after loudly. ing home as Bertrande, ' acrusin* her of cswhinV one of MB wet- ^Looking inside the bedroom," Allen A Westland man accused in the fare checks, the reports said. wrote in his report, "I noticed canine the female lead of the U.S. attempted strangling death of an The victim said the suspect, accom Zeke was on top of the bed scratching premiere of "Martin upstairs neighbor was arrested Mon panied by his live-in girlfriend, pound and biting at the mattress. I noticed Guerre" at the Fisher The- day after a police dog found him hiding ed on the door, made the allegations, there to be a slight hump in the mat inside a mattress. punched her and put the cord around tress. charged aire. /El Police dog Zeke chewed and clawed her neck, police reports said- "Canine Zeke had by this time ' his way through the bedroom mattress "She added that at one point (the reached inside a hole in the mattress, BY LARHY O'CONNOR STAFF WRITER until he uncovered the 38-year-old sus suspect 1 dragged her by the cord caused by the scratching and Kiting! loconnor&o*;.homeoomm.net INDEX pect, who had slit open the mattress to around her neck over to the living room and apprehended the subject by the hide in it. floor near the couch ...."•the reports arm," Allen wrote. Authorities art ^editing the father • At Home D "The dog chewed right through the said. Police believe that the suspect's girl of a..14-year-old L'vnnia'boy for helping mattress until he got hold of the guy's Police saw rug burns and cuts on the friend may have tried to help conceal them arrest a Westland man who is • Classified Index F5 charged with assaulting the Livonia Autos J2 arm," police Lt, Marc Stobbe said. victim's body, and her eyes were him by throwing a comforter over the • Officers went to Scotsdale Apart swollen and red. mattress where he was hiding. man's son. Home aV Service Guide He ments, 8131 N. Newburgh, following "They found her near death," StoblM" Even after Zeke found him, the sus Jeffery Clay Lacey. 26, is charged Jobs G3 reports of a woman and a young child pect refused to get out of the mattress. with two counts of rape and tine fount said. of using the Internet to solicit sex from Rentals Gl screaming from a second-floor apart After learning that the suspect had forcing officers to cut him out and place a minor, ment at 2:20 a.m., Stobbe said. him under arrest, police reports said. • Community Life Bl fled the apartment, officers called in He was arraigned in 34th District II Crossword F6 Police found a 27-year-old woman police dog Zeke and his owner, Officer Stobbe said the suspect may face -" Court in Romulus Sunday. The judge dressed in a blood*spattered shirt, Grant Allen. They went to the first- charges as serious as assault with • Entertainment E set cash bail at .$ 150,000. " ' . gasping for breath whh an electrical floor apartment where the suspec^ intent to murder. He also said the girl A2 Wayne County Sheriff and Livonia • Obituaries cord wrapped around her neck, police lives. friend may face similar charges police arrested Lacey Saturday as part • Opinions A14-15 reports said. "Zeke-went directly to the rear bed because she allegedly accompanied the iThe victim, whose 2-year-old daugh room," a police report said, and the dog suspect to the victim's apartment. • Real Estate Fl "' Please soe CHARGED. A6 • Sports CI HOW TO REACH US
Newsroom:734-953-210 4 FY .ftnig Hani™ Wflyn««W&4t;fa"nH Jnnmr Miaa ftntiirdny ~~~-—newsroom Fax. /34-W1-7279 STAFT WRITER night. AH 20 participants, however, f-/7fd//.'Jbrown#ot. nonwcoown.nst jbrownOo«Jtoitaeeoaun.oet were winners. . Nightline/Sports. 734-953-2104 Brooke Robertson of Wayne Memori "Most of all, they've had six weeks of Reader Comment Line.734-953-204 2 al High School was,named 2000 just run/ said Pat.JHermatz, co-chair* woman of Wayne-Westland Junior Classified Advertising,734-191-090 0 Miss. The high school seniors have Display Advertising:734491-230 0 developed friendships, too, she said. Horne Delivery.734-891080 0 Saturday night at the Norman O. Stoekmeyer Auditorium st Wayne Memorial featured plenty of song and dance. The theme was Swingin' 2000, Robertson will go on to the state level March 25 in Alpena, Mich. That win- her will go on to nationals in June 2000 ^Mobile, Ate .Saturday's event included Courtney Cagnon, 1999 Michigan Junior Miss and a Wayne Memorial graduate, and Kristen F*dh, 1999 Wayne-Westland Junior Miss, Fidh talked about how the participants this y»ar xrere energetic, *\in to work with and willing to learn. 1 went home and 1 cried' after the dreaa rehearsal, Fidh said. The Univer- excit afty of Michigan student saw how mirth suea~g}UM(i if* the awt year.. Wgr^agiftkin **You alwaye change, you always Winners all: Above is Brooke today's edition of you f learn and you always grow," Fidh said. *In such a short time, (learned so Robertson, the 2()00 Wayne- HomcfTbwn aewtptpert touch* Westland Junior Miss. She is a The Wayne-Westland scholarship senior at Wayne Memorial program started in 1967 Hermatt High School. At right is the thanked the program's many support 1999 re present a five. Kri sten ers for making it possible. Juttipfft' ltt|0!fe« Brooke nobtrtBon Charlotte Sherman, assistant super Fidh. with Junior Prince and perform* for the Junior Miss intendent for general administration, Junior Princess representatives judges Saturdayiftgftt Si&UWayne^Weeuatr a »cno ^^ wamm tm mmmmmmmmmm m mtmmmmmmmm The Obteroer ft Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 from page At P»rkway north of Ford Road. gested poesibly tearing down the -',.•! Increase traffic in a residen He touted his plan by saying it current Bailey Center and City tial neighborhood. would; Hall to accommodate a new •'Require an architectural ft Give the iclty two new ice municipal building south of deaign Chat, due to land restric ahaata iraifcarjthajii adding one Ford* tions, might not have the mdst new surface to tha axiating City Hail is 35 years old, the appealing layout aporta arena, 6210 N. WiWwood. Bailey Center 20. Thomaa has "There are problems all the • Be paid off with revenues labeled both buildings inade way around,** Sherman said: already being collected in a ape- quate. Councilman David Cox voiced cial Tax Increment Finance ' Westland Parks and Recre concerns about increased traffic Authority district north of Ford ation Director Robert Kosowski in the neighborhood, saying he'd Road. said thu city might qualify next be uptuit If lie lived nearby. • Allow for multiple-use recre year for state grants to help ation facilities where families build new recreation facilities. Cost concents could nai* ic*? s»rfflc?«, weight Th^ mflVAr'S *MwM«n proposal Budget Director Tim McCurley rooms, indoor swimming areas surprised architect Scott Sher said rSnovating the existing and other attractions. man, who came to Monday's sports arena would likely cost $3 • Provide better parking areas meeting toting several drawings million or more. He said the city than the current arena has. of possible Westland Sports would-likely have to bond the • Allow city officials to replace Arena renovations. project for 20 years and pay The city will now ask for alter about $250,000 a year to retire Westland Sports Arena with Mayor Robert Thomas more ball fields. The facility was nate drawings of ice surfaces at the debt. built in 1969; a roof was added a new recreation complex, Councilwoman Justine Barns in 1973. Thomas said after the meeting. said after the meeting she • HI* proposal could already supports building new hlng* on whether the T would just as soon tear it Councilman Charles "Trav" ice surfaces onto a new recre down if we build two new (ice) Griffin also asked for a compari ation center in the UFA district. dty succeeds In acquir sheets at the new facility," son of projected revenues that "Let's go do it," she said ing lend between the Thomas said." would come from a new ice arena Recreation employees say a and a renovated facility. new sheet of ice would allow library and the Kroger Land needed Sherman pointed out some them to host more competitions store on For d Road m His proposal could hinge on inherent problems in expanding and would give them the space whether the city succeeds in Westland Sports Arena. That they need to accommodate Thomas said Monday ho acquiring land between the plan, he said, could: demands from hockey and figure now remains hopeful of library and the Kroger store on • Encroach on a Michigan skating clubs. Ford Road. Department of Natural Thomas Said the city will now reaching an agreement. Administration official* earlier Resources creek. ask architects to come back with halted negotiations with proper • Force the city to cut down a comparison of the old and new ty owners, but Thomaa said some trees. sites. ty residents who said the city's Monday he now remains hopeful • Reduce space available for Sherman already has docu-. one surface isn't enough. of reaching an agreement. ball fields. mented the need for extra ice "The response regarding that If the city builds a new recre • Force the city to relocate oil space - wherever it is built - fol second sheet of ice was over ation complex, Thomas has sug lines at a cost of $140 per foot. lowing meetings with com muni- whelming," he said. OBITUARIES EDITH W. OKSCHOVKIt ship and Judy (Thomas) Brown year and was a past resident of Gardens near Plymouth. Offici Services for Edith Gresehover, of Westland; brother, Dexter Plymouth for 30 years. He ating was the Rev. Leonard 85, of Farmington Hills were (Lynn) Ware of Bradenton, Fla.; retired from Adistra and Kmart Partensky. held Nov: 22 in Thayer-Rock sister, Marjorie Crossett of Livo^ Corp. Puneral Home in Farmington nia; 11 grandchildren; and six Surviving are his wife, ' Mr. Mracna was bom Oct, 18. with burial si Orsud La „--„.crrfhnt_cy^einHf.Vii1Hi.or. j,, »»_„.„ '«i • Pauline; stepchildren, Rornpo 1991, in tVtrnit and di*"rf Nov 16 Cemetery in Detroit. Officiating Mrs Gresehover was preceded Bazinet, Denise Pank, Paul in Ann Arbor. He was a physical was the Rev. Douglas D. Carter in death by her husband, John. Bazinet, Annette Sullivan, education teacher and a swim from Redford Avenue Presbyter Memorials may be made to Thomas Bazinet and Bernadette ming and diving coach for ian Church. lenry Ford Hospice, 6020 W. Corcoran; sisters, Gertrude Thurston High School, retiring Mrs. Gresehover was born [aple Road, Suite 500, West Messing, Emma Fisher, Bernicc after 30 years of service. He Dec. 28. 1913, in Detroit and loomnefd. MI 48322. Ignasht Theresa Glaza, Marie served with the U.S. Navy dur died Nov. 19 in Livonia. She Krozek and Mathilda Particka; ing World War II for 31* years. lived in Farmington Hills 50 J.BUCHKOWSKI and 12 stepgrandchildren- years. She was a teacher's aide Services for Joseph Buchkowski Arrangements were made by Surviving are his wife of 54 for Farmington Public Schools, of Westland were held Nov. 20 in Ziomek Funeral Home. years, Bernice; daughters, Jamie retiring in 1986. She attended St. Theodore Catholic Church in (David) Epperson of Westland Redford High ScKooi. Westland with burial at Holy and Fnyliis Lister of Ann Arbor; Surviving are her son, John Sepulchre Cemetery in South- Services for Joseph Mracna, 78, sisters, Alice Walker of Westland (Shirley) Gresehover of West field. of Westland took place Nov. 19 and Anna Zink of Dearborn: and Bloomfield; daughters, Nancy Mr Buchkowski died Nov 18, in Vermeulen Funeral Home four grandchildren. (Graden) Deel of Redford Town* 1999. He lived in Westland one with burial at United Memorial • It^'-tfi3nksgjvin.g time '.again, the weather- is getting fc^ft|er,wha t to c\o? The Nankin Mill Tavern H^^^^MM^M^^^^M^^^^^f.^^^Swv^aaHari^Ma will try to help take the ernll oui of the long weekend. CITY OF WESTLAND We4nes4ay, FHday3ncJ'Satur*c!ay SURPLUS VEHICLE AUCTION AND OTHER (closed Thanksgiving jay). MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS The City of Westland will be holding a public auction to dispose of surplus All 4omestic beers Jl.75 vehicle* on Saturday, December 4, 1999, at 1000 a.m. Vehicles will be ava0«bl* for inspection beginning «t 9:00 am The auction will be held at drink specials all day and night long the Department of Public Service yard, located at 37137 Marquette Ro»d. Westland, Michigan 481813, These vehicles are offered "AS IS" only The .Music after-9 pm City of Westland makes NO WARRANTY OF ANY KJNV with respect u> .734*953-2008 the** vehicles or iteraa being purchased. .734-691-0900 .734-591-2300 Buy One Dinner* Get a Second Pinner 41-45 Cars and Truck* of various makes and models, bicycle HmDatvwy—...... ,...... ,..,.,.....,.....0...,734-891^600 miscellaneous office equipment and furnitur? ttawirawn FAX...... 734-691-7279 Trrrno nf 8*1« .734-953-2104 25% off Seeor>4 /1] ' '..'•' •! of Westland No refunds after purchase' * 4NJM•'<— wWw,ofy9otvtf-&cceritric*c£m -r- can toe accaaaad with #m:0Mi any comrounajatlona aoftwara: PC or MacUrtoah. Wtt For a Hating of vehkje* available for bidding, please contact the KfotorpooL ptWfti'to aendaf* racaiva untbMtad e-matt, access alt featuraa Division for the City of Westland at (313) 728-1770. The City of Wetland flf^«alnt»mat. rwri a»ect«oJc etfftferw of The Weattand ON***er reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids jrsjasfrar Obtafvar 5 Eccantrifc NaWapapeYi and eftat With uaers JILL B.THOMAS to»«m or aCTOaa the ootiWry, Purchasing Agent, City t>f Westland ordari ntuat b* tor fteturaa that heva bean taken by our NWkto NvWSbir SS mi M, ISW i»ra.Pk)aa*|)KMo^au»^at(ono^erpi^nomber & Gift of the ptetwra, wWctt muet have been ^ubtwiadf •bmortm.PTl«a art $20torthartratprtrt, $7.60 (Srtm. »aym*r« t>Hiadvapca (Chech or credft Cm OF WKSTLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING '*i>i IQCZVOtiQKLY A petition has bee* presented t» the Flaaafet Coa**ia*k» of the City of Wsettea4,W« •-f^X"*! ni",'^;,,..^ mm MarqiMM AvMue, Westland, Mich** 481**^^ ^P*rti«nt at •wmtta mmm cfcawnsr. irlWflA- np^ifWiiBDW aW. IFW *mh*d HaiMna« CwwawsKwi m*m *• f""lw>''^ •••urtas I*" •»< " M'\ ^P^P^P>MI«f^ The Obierver A Eccentric! THUKSDAY. NOVEMBER 25, 1999 BTiaaui»P0G£B STAW wiRnpi net BU A 70-yaar-old Ford Lincoln auto was restored to its origin*) bright red color and sparkling condi "I must have been drunk," he joked. tion. But seriously, Morrison said he has restored cam Sd? for himself and others. "I just enjoy cars." What makes this bump shop job different is that i the '•vehicle'' i* a kiddie car meant for small chil Morrison ssirf he waived the usual $29"pes *hstiJ' dren who want to pedal around the neighborhood. labor charge as a favor for a friend. Wegtland'a Tony Sahl had tried for years to gain In talking about the history of the car, Sahl said possession of the car - first bought by a grandfa that it was bought by his grandparents for his ther for Sethi's father - and have it restored. father, who died nearly two years ago. The restoration was recently completed at a Gar The car was then handed down to Sahl and his den City collision business for the right price - two brothers while they were growing op on free. Detroit's west side. • r " In the meantime, Sahl is delighted about the "It became a rusted piece of junk," Sahl said, restoration of the 1929 kiddie car and appreciative adding that his father wouldn't get rid of it. "It of Morrison's contributions. took me 20 years to get it. It's been my dream to have it restored," Larry Morrison, owner and manager of the Collex Collision Exports business on Middlebelt Sahl said he learned a neighbor's father is Mor just north of Cherry Hill, said he accepted the kid rison. die car for restoration because "I am a car nut," "If I had a million dollars, I'd give it to him - and But he admitted that he had several employees it wouldn't be enough," he said. work on the vehicle when they had the time as a The car will be kept as it is and never be driven Cftf buff*; Tony Sahl (left) is happy about the restoration of a 1929 kiddie car by the low-priority project over the past year and a half. again, he said U Collex Collision owner and staff. Or^ hand to inspect the finished product are Morrison estimated the work over that time was I won't let it deteriorate." Meanwhile, he has the shiniest car on the block, employees Jim Welker (second from left), Randy Nickell, owner-manager Larry Mar- 80 to 100hours.w. Why did he do the work for nothing? in the Joy-Merriman neighborhood. rison and Pat Brownfield. He's down to business in secretary of state quest BY SCOTT DANIEL The former township clerk will be "It needs to be a high-profile position," .my campaigns*It would be crazy to let STAFF Warn* term-limited out of the senate in 2002. he said of the historical aspect. "I think that happen," 8dutteMoeJioiBecomm.net Current Secretary of State Candice the secretary of state needs to use the Bennett thinks he won't be the last Loren Bennett figures it will cost SI Miller, a possible'Republican candidate position as a bully pulpit for historical pULlWClfcUl UJ cliliK>UI,e.V a biu IUI a uiuci- million to become Michigan's next secre for governor, faces the same fate. preservation." ent seat early. Term limits make it nec tary of staU W 2002. ''She has built a foundation of excel Bennett thinks he can hit the ground essary, he said. That's Why the state senator i R-Cait- lence 1 fee! 1 can build on," said Ben running as secretary of state. The amount of roonev needed 'o rim a ton> is hitting the fund-raisina trail nett. "I feel Candice Miller has done an "I come with practical experience," he winning campaign also predicate an now. A $250 per person reception will outstanding job of improving the system said. "It's not theory." early start be held for hia Dec. fi in •Grosse Pointe since taking office.- First things first, however. He must n'ti . i * fri-t'in f^rt/^ * . * _ 1-- Farms. „ Bennett served as Canton's clerk for win the eleetiaa. .Tiniri tijjem ouvui BY DARIELL CLEM Missing will be the old Miss Hosmer said the hall will give Flame, beauty pageant, featured the community a chance to mee dclem#o«Aoi«comm.net in the 1970s balls. Fedel said a firefighters. The Westland Firefighters live band named Joy ride will be "1 think it's a great idea," Scott Ball - a formal-attire tradition performing an eclectic range of said, "We're lucky that we have a that died two decades ago - will niusic. new, young fire department be revived in January. The Westland Firefighters that's willing to take this on "We're excited," said Sgt. Ed Ball was started by the late fire again: We have some good com Hosmer, Westland Firefighters fighters Joseph. Benyo and munity leaders coming up in the Association president. "We feel Whitey Robinson, Councilwoman fire department They're-very this is an excellent way for the Sharon.Scott said. community-minded*' community to meet firefighters." "The firefighters were a very Hosmer recently unveiled Tickets are $35 per person for close-knit group, and the wives plans for the ball during a city the ball, scheduled for ri p,m, used to work on decorations for council meeting, urging city offi Jan. 29 at the Hellenic Cultural the ball," she said. cials and residents to join the Center, 38375 Joy Road. "It was a big event, in the city fun. Fire Capt. Colleen Fedel said 'HI that time, and it was very- "We're hupintf you'll corftft and tickets will go on sale Dec. 2. well attended," Scott, the wife of meet us and have some fun with Call fire administration offices at former Fire Chief Ted Scott, us," he said. •167-3301. —_—__ said • Library staffers gain praise Two Weetland public library the head of circulation and tech Zemba said she likes her job. workers - among the first hired nical services, (iazzarari is a "Sandra has taught me a lot. when the facility opened three business manager whose duties She's heen a wonderful mentor," years ago - have been named include paying the bills she said employees of the year Library Director Sandra Wil "It's been fun to be here since Jane £emba and Mike The Weftttand Comnnmih Foundation will hold by the Northwest Virnnat** Handbell Choir an4 a holiday «v*nt Wednesday, !>< la, .it th<*Hel Singers The event ts (or the entire family. lenwCttlNsml Center on Joy Mwren Wn.vne and For reservation,*, call i ?:U» 595-7727 by Dec. 8 Newburfti fttatfe in Westland A4nriSjMaff tS by donation 'it' an imw rapped tov The foundation's yearly budget for holiday cards for tto children [d the Salvation Amu and or 'is beitig donated to the children of P 0 Graham canned or bowed f< M* ) Klemontary. Hfives FlernerdHry «nd Johrmon Ele At ' 6:30 p.m . there wilt he hohdav /las'-nv hv mentary, wba have created more than (*00 artiatt-' pianist'Stefan •Kwkarugva Hnrs dnenvo'* nod tHll> oto^«4e *rinU Faih schuvl will designate its other refreshment- wdi In served e« I'I i: ha tits lo sponsor ,At 7:30 p.m , thn'e wis! or a -ihow ,,p,i -1Mr aiooi.: mm***^* Vfr>?£-I**:*" A4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THUKSDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1999 er change good BY LARRY O'CONNOR She's •o you understand them," Frame While still working in the field, STAfTWKfltE aaid tothem . "I don't think the book Frame started to teach an adult With. 0*1*** jift** job. dbea Mvmgh of that," education class in the subject' at Fran* fee* Frame gives firm directions, but Redford Union. Kathy Frame's boss paid her atWa#h- teacher of the year the ultimate The third doesn't talk down to them- Frame returned to Wayne State ington El imkm: That'a not my style," Frame said. University where aha earned a mas compliment. % toflljpiter Teaching is both an art. and a aci- tea* hi *I like to build a community where ter's degree. She received her teach la enc*," said Marjorie Coxford, Wash ftutt PMsaee- everyone has respect for each other." ing certification in elementary edu ington Elementary School principal Third When she needs to get children's cation. way to flkrgw Measuring "Some can teach the science but not stick. 1ft tj*»«^if*d* «tfwfenU attention, Frame gathers them and Her college classes were filled the art. She knows the art of it." start to wii^'t|<»4»«r*d»fl and claps her hands three times. Stu with others who. like her, were look* Those are cherished words for a take thfr MfetT|mtr JMtCatioftal dents do the same and listen to what ing to make career changes, Frame person whose interests are rooted in AaaeaetoGm F^toltyBb'teet....' she says. »ttid. the creative arts. "It*ar«i &**$1*x* Ojiford While tackling the three branches "I just felt I needed more fulfill' of government might be seen as ment, something where I felt I was Frame worked in advertising prior said,'' : •••.5" to becoming an educator, designing While th«r« i«JpNihTt»rfl ahead, heady stuff for third-graders, Frame going to give something back," she believes introduction to such topics said. "Let's face it, advertising is and creating ads for clients- Frame's ea ' J_LI_....L._:_:. •:•-'•-•<'• • •'• ——^.:.-.-^i—^^iti The Ob*erver & Eecentric/Tlil'HXDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 **A8 is can't be all there is.) ^•fc^Vii «:fr:»W^*.-. • y After Thanksgiving Clearance on selected merchandise throughout the store. Oper^ia*4y EocNsfyF-atS am, Hurry in while the pickings are best. 'Savings off original prices of selected merchandise as identified t;\ s>gn^. Nc adjustments made on prior purchases Birmingham • (248) 644-6900 Livonia • (734) 591 -7696 Rochester • (248) 651 -6000 EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS • SUN 11-7 • MON-WED 10 9 • FRI 8-9 • SAT 10-10 CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY *mmm mmmm A« from page At Achievement from page At of a sting set up by the victim's police said. Memorial students were partici dad. The father, acting on advice pating. Their goal: $12,000 in The father posed as his aon in from Wayne County Sheriff scholarships, the highest in the an online chat room and set up a Internet Crimes Task Force, program's history. meeting at their Livonia home, became suspicious of his son's Students spent much time and which allowed authorities to online activity and found the effort in preparation, Sherman make an ameat. computer correspondence. said, and maintained good acad While the Wayne County Sher Using his son's e-mail identity, emic standing. iff Internet Crimea Task Force the dad sent a note to others Judging categories included has made 10 arrests, this is the warning that his son was only 14 scholastics, judges' evaluation, first involving an actual child and not to have contact with creative/performing arts, pres victim, authorities Baid. him. ence/composure and physical fit Task force undercover officers The suspect replied that, ness. One of this year's judges, have posed as children online to although he knew it's illegal, he arrest those soliciting sex from 'Way lie Cvuiitj' MADD adiiiiiiio- ftliU wanted to meet the boy minors. trator Jenny Lozano, was again, authorities said. "I think what's important is Wayne-Westland Junior Miss for Investigators searchedJLacey'e the father got involved in his 1969. apartment and seized his com youngster's life," Wayne County Robertson did a monologue for puter. Internet Crimes Task Sheriff Robert Ficano said. "He her performance. Performances Force investigators will analyze went ahead and looked at what ranged from tae kwon do to poet his son was doing online, and data on the computer's hard ry, with plenty of music and that led us to work together, drive. dance in between. which resulted in us making an Ficano declined to speculate if Many young women received arrest." more victims may be found. *Our scholarships Saturday. The run- In January, a man made con investigation continues," he said. ners-up were: Erin Scott, third; tact with the boy in an America In this case, a father's dili Nicole Hernandez, second; and Online chatroom, authorities gence was crucial, the sheriff Melissa Jennings, first. said. said., Mistresses of ceremonies were "I think as any parent you'd be After exchanging e-mail, a Stephanie Mead, 1998 Wayne- STAIT PBOTOl BT SHARON UMOUX man picked up the boy and took devastated," Ficano said. "Yet at Westland Junior Miss and him to his Westland apartment the same time he's concerned Michigan Junior Miss, and Jill Participants: Left to right are Kelly Ann Leverenz, Brooke Robertson and Rachel where the sexual assault took about other youngsters who Dobson, 1995 Michigan Junior Patillo. Brooke Robertson is in her "Saturday Night Live" character, Mary Cather place. Afterward, he continued to could fall into similar circum Miss and current Miss Michigan ine, a neurotic and unpredictable Catholic girls' school teenager. exchange e-mail with the child, stances." USA. m Sounds: CLARIFICATION Talent Award A story in Sunday's Westland member. The board member's winner Observer incorrectly identified a name should have been reported Saman- Westland public library board as Marty Wagner, tha —«W«»« CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION On Tuesday, November 30, 1999, the WeiUlaod Police Dept. wj)l conduct Public Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The fi™t. uuctivu will Hello: Participants sing an opening number. begin promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry Hill, WeaUand, Ml. County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR V.I.N. CITY OF WESTLAND 1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/VAN WHITE 1P4GH54R0LX150338 DDA honors business 199t FORD ESCORT/2 DR BLACK lFAPHlOJaMWa^SBti? NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAHING 1989 JEEP CHEROKBE/WGN GRAY 1J4FT27L4KL594605 A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of The Westland Downtown to their venture. Thfc DDA is giv The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Westland CAT Care, Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: Development Authority has cre ing the award based on positive 6375 Hut Road. Westland. MI. County of Wayne, where the following Case #1930B, Site Plan Approval for Proposed Expansion of St. ated a monthly business/service response from customers vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder Matthew Lutheran Church and School, 5885 Venoy Road, Lots #5, award to recognize those busi They will receive'the award at YEAR MAKE .". BODY STYLE COLOR VI,N. #8 A #9, Polker'a Venoy Road Woods Subdivision, North of Ford nesses within the DDA area the Dec, 2 meeting of the West- 1991 NISSAN STANZA/4 DR SILVER JN1FU21P5MT307161 Road, West of Venoy Road Woods Subdivision, North of Ford Road, which have met or exceeded at land Downtown Development 1993 FORD ESCORT/4 DR SILVER 3FAPP13J8PR10O2O6 West of Venoy, SW-10, Gary R, Carter. least one of the criteria estab Authority Board. 1988 CHEVY SPECTRUM/4 DR SILVER J81RG5170J7524166 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the City of Westland lished by the DDA. "There are many businesses in 1994 FORD TAURUS/4 DR WHITE 1FACPS2U5LA100640 Planning Commission will be htld in the City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, The first award recipient is the Westland Downtown Devel 1987 FORD E-150/VAN WHITE 1FTEE24YCHHC22662 Westland, Michigan, at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, D««mber 7, 1999. 1986 FORD AEROSTAR' BLUE 1FTCA14A6GZA33922 The Souper Sandwich Carver, opment area who have gone 1985 OLDSMBLE TORONADO/2 DR BLACK 1G3EZ57Y5FE303212 Written comments may be sent to the Westland Planning Department at located at 888 S, Wayne Road in above and beyond when it comes 1984 GMC VANDURA/VAN WHITE 2GDEG25C1E4525901 37095 Marquette Avenue, Westland, Michigan - +8186^ Westland. The business has been to their dedication to the commu 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON/2 DR GOLD 1C3CJ41K2HG153293 ROBERT C BOWERS, Chairman in existence for a year and a nity and their customers^aid. 6000/4 DR 1986 PONTIAC BLACK 2G2AH19W7G9284547 Westland Planning Commission half,..bui its. owners J?ring more -Stave- G"u!TeT"T5T)"A executive 1984 MERCURY TOPAZiSDR GRAY 2MEBP72R5EB662206 -f*abtnhrNovemlwir75:1«9 than 50 years of experience in director, "We created the busi 1983 DODGE- RAM/VAN BROWN 2B6HB23T1DK379761 t the Detroit restaurant business ness/service award to show our All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition Bidding on all vehicles will start at appreciation for the hard work the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this and community spirit that these list at any time prior to the start of the auction. individuals display." 30 DAY NOTICE OF AUCTION Due to unknown ownership, 30 day notice is hereby given that the In addition to being located vehicles) listed below will be auctioned after December 24, 1999, unless it within the DDA area, the busi U claimed by the owner prior to that time: WE SEE A REALLY GREAT DEAL ness or service must meet at YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR V.I.N least one of the following crite* 1986 FORD F-150/PrCKUPTK RED 2FTDF15H5GOA19859 ria: outstanding renovations to IN YOUR FUTURE. the establishment; exceptional PuMMh: Nmrnbtr a6,1**» customer service (as indicated by customers); a record of outstand ing contributions to tho commu nity and/or charity; or recogni WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL tion for professional achievement SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES by the respective trade/profes MTG NO 22-11/1V99 sional association. Presiding: Council President (Jktrelli Businesses are nominated by Present; Aaderioct, Burps. Griffin, LeBhmc, Scott ' the public, and individuals caii Absent: Co* i make their nomination sugges 24«: Approved: minutes of regular mtg held 11/1/99 , tions by calling the DDA offices - RequiVt from Westland Breakfast Liens Club & Westland Host Lions 1 -Clnb tu wadtict their annual esady esns ftind raising at intersections of igital Service, $9.99 for life. nt,(734 ¾ fi41-^79; hy fov ti> (T^ Wayne * Fo*4 MA Wayne * Warren Rd from 11/26/99-12/23/99 Hrrp'a Ui« offer of a lifetime on digital oervwn*. When you 641-8512; or bye-mail to west- - Adopted badf** amendment 3000-07: Police capital outlay A Motor Pool sign np, we ji^omisr yon'tt n^vw pay morf than I9..W a land da [email protected]. capita^ outiay-vafaide*, amt $225,000 month for digital 'nervier. F-V*>n aftrr your initial 2-yrar - Adopted budget amendment 2000-08: Salaries of Equalizer personnel, *frvjfr«« ftgref-menl. lt*» an «ffor ai i* till Vi t m uW ISBaBBS^iasaSBBBSfJSSBBBBSBBBBBBBlBBBBBBl ^^ ^^^^p^^wvpw *m^^ mm mmmt^^m^m^^mmw^mm^ *mwm mmwmw^mmw^'mw^^mwmmm^^i^mm The Observer A Eccentric* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1999 >A7 t BY SEN AARAMC2YK Examples include improperly or redundancy and contingency General Accounting Offtce stan- Mark Sparks, director of the 8TATT Wlrm illegally stored fuel that creates planning will help avoid service darda. county's Emergency Manage kabrttiBoxy k*o«JMHBeooiBjB.net a fire hazard for homes and disruptions Test results received indepen ment Division, said state police If "paranoia strikes deep" neighbors, or the increased use Telecommunications' systems dent verification through county will be providing update* to the because of your Y2K concerns, of generators* alternative heat may have problems but not with vendors, who also supplied infor- news media. '•U then you inay be creating addi ing and cooking devices tbju Y2K; instead, customers may matipn, Hansen said Sparks doesn't expect Wayne ti tional hazards, according to the increased the danger from mis find difficulties from the holiday But just in case, Wayne Coun County to conduct press confer State of Michigan Year 2000 use of those devices. and the resulting increased ty will detlw* "a Y2K alert peri ences or updates. Readiness Report. Large cash withdrawals due to phone usage or customers check od" from 10 p.m.-Dec.' 31 through "It would have to be of signifi Completed by the Michigan banking concerns may lead to ing their phones for Y2K service 5 a.m. Jan. 1 cant impact on a community for Department of State Police's increased robbery, swindle and interruptions. A command center will' be set us to declare a state of emergen . 4* emergency management divi theft, the report states. Water supply and sewage ser up near Detroit Metropolitan cy," Sparks said. sion, the Michigan Department The Michigan Emergency vices are at low risk, "These are Wayne County Airport with State police eipect to activate kr *W \f Give Thanks... by donating your motor vehicle directly to Society of St. Vincent de Paul • Fr«« Towing Available • Any Condition Accepted • Donation is Tax Deductible* We help 1.000 s of people trough job placement., food depots & children s camp*. We are one of the only charitable organizations that seeks automobiles to support their own programs, Thts sHows more profits to goto the needy 1-800-309-AUTO (zSSb) *»M ?-97*»?* °° H VOU'.!!^'^V.7S '/-.XJ' rt^i^l^t.'O"':: RIQEB5 H O O O Y a H O P • Don't Miss Out This Year!! FRIDAY NOV. 2« ONLY!! 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Reg. 39.00-69.00, of Parisian Works turtlenecks and mock-necks. 40% OFF***, «*,«*-«. sale 19.50-34.50. 50% OFF Woods & Gray In ladies', petites' and Parisian Woman sizes. fleece vests for girls'sizes 4-16. Reg. 26.00. sale 15.60. long-sleeve knit shirts. Reg, 48.00, sale 24.00. Reg. 24.00-26-00.' AVASLABLE AT SELECTEE STORES. Selected juniors' 50% OFF Sweaters for girls' sizes SALE 19.99 50% OFF Selected styles of golf SALE 17.99 Large selection of denim jeans from Mudd, i.e.i. and Hydraulic. d-16. Reg. 26.00-36,00. sale 13.00-18,00. « ^^-- » . * . i., ,. fi _ ., rtf* /S^ rt/* f\r* • my. ^JO.VJV windshirts and fleece wear. Req. 68.00-75.00, LXMngnery unyinais ttwe ACTUAL SiAVIN0eMAYO«0)aS> P6*3NTA«a SAVINf IS SOWN EXTRA 40% OFF RED-LINED MERCHANDISE SEE MORE OF OUR THANKSGIVING SALE AT: www.parisian.com mmmmmm "r Sorry, m can't nwke prfci* adjacent* to p/evVHitfy ptjrcnaftWJ mercrw»n^** CMl 1-*XM24*ri*5 TO ORDER AIOT1MC. HCHJOAYSTCtfE.HOURS: Laurel Park Place open Sun. 12-6. Mon 10-9, Tue 10-9, Wed 9 9. thur. CLOSED, Fn. 6-10. S.v 9 1! FOR INFORMATION call 953-7500. CHARGE IT: Parian Credit Card. MasterCard, Visa, the American Express^ Card ot D Y aaaal PIMPPi tw *mm^mmm ^"•^ *^*^m^**^^^**mmmm The Obterver & Rccentric/TlimSDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1999 A» mp*p I !!• I-.—Fi.- ii. .HHI ill mini iimiiil !• I 1 "TO-M ?" i^y.^.^Wnrajipp •m^.^i^^ffit -sfFFiwu^itf'uppji ;' .?«*•:: **>*7~ &MMMB1&3^^ tttfMMMft! Sitter Mary left, and Sit ij»fv ANNUAU ter Angeia tiaHTUPAiJFi: fcpf: checkout the jtefwiyij/ •'••••'• Mania Braves* star pitcher Greg Maddux, one of many sports relat ed auction items. battle to support Angela Hospice PamsfTBttiHAmw Top auction bids in addition to the fighter It was a dogfight. pilot contest were $2,000 for a trip to Chicago Two bidders took their best shot* to be Top to see the Oprah Winfrey Show, $2,000 for a Grun Sunday at the, 12th Annua! Light Upa trip to New Yoris to see "Law and Order" being Life benefit for Angela Hospice, shot* $1,900 for a trip to Hilton Head and One of the 25 items up for live auction waft a $1,550 for an autographed Red Wing hockey chance to be fighter pilot for a day. The winner fltiek ,"•' would have a chance to fly a state of the art In addition to the live auction and a silent military aircraft after attending flight school auction, the evening also included gourmet food and engage in an aerial dogfight using losers. offerings from 28 area restaurants and food One shot followed another until the final bid' companies. .-.. der cried out $3;000. At the urging of auction Attendees were able to shop at Jacobson's eer Dan Stall, the losing bidder decided he and for every sales receipt $100 and more. wanted to go flying at $3,000 as well Jacobson's donated $20 to Angela Hoapice. Angela Hospice in Livonia was the beneficia Honorary chairs for this year's event are ry uf tills olid other spirited Uddiilg L*ui & at David Brandon and wife Jan with Angela Hon* Jacobson's Laurel Park store. This year's event pice President Sister Mary Giovanni, Carolyn drew a crowd of 800 and raised $130,000, up DiComo and Georgia Scappaticci, the benefit Fre»h treats: RosemaryMintz of from last year's record $100,000. chairs, Raffle hopefuls: Monica Cahill, left, of The proceeds will go toward supporting many The event was sponsored by the Jacobson's Westland, a hospice volunteer, Angela Hospice programs including their "My and the Italian American Club of Livonia. Novi and Sue Slavin, ofNovi, sign up for samples a strawberry from Joe's Nest is Best" pediatric program, home care and Media celebrities attended to give the the dollar raffip with Giovanni Afamo Produce of Livonia. - others. evening a special festive air. and Mary Campagna. MOT MjkWUVWMl IWtX WJMJyV EOfl LPW11T' A>H «« d»»**'to w tt you qu*Wy3 9% ford Odd* APft trancing tor ou*M*ct .buy* ts on JWO Winftet*f<«*ciu<»»xj Sf..: *;t;i ..tf *w v »™i -f 1W i f «w L w?.r- AlO* 7%* Observer & Eccentric/ THUHSDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1999 fa* :'i^4"*m^1*^* 1* W HfMhMiytiiUflMaH Detroit HctropoUtan plana County/MTport BYK*NABBAMC2Yg three hours before the flight arrival and departure times. leaves," Lassaline said. Travelers can call the airport's STAir wants 24-hour parking hotline at U- a»braiiietyMoe,hoete60injn.iiet September marked the 69th of the last 74 months when Detroit 800) 642-1978. Detroit Metro Officials at Detroit Wayne houses about 12,000 parking County Metropolitan Airport are Metro set new records for pas expecting. 100,000 travelers to senger volume. Airport traffic is spaces with 800 added in the red arrive at or depart from the air up 9.3 percent over the first nine overflow lots. port this Thanksgiving weekend. months of 1998. Travelers also are assisted 1 now with the message aigns on ifeaiiwf iiiBLiBiMiiiviii^iiiniii'iwii*^™****'^**^ With that amount of traffic, Last year Detroit Metro ser 0 »*«1H>» I'wMni'UI'MranaM' along with relatives picking up viced 31.6 million passengers. In Rogell Drive upon entering the ftnl lloitr or droppine off travelers 1998 Metro was ranked the sixth airport. < y FK*U» Next to the psu-fcing deck peo 2 4 ;iewi 1 Co-lUtBM >4-»—T H»f*M • | Wednesday and Sunday, people busiest North American airport, 94 M«u 40-50% OFF in van ENTIRE STOCK OF FINE JEWELRY BY ANDREW DffiTDEWCH • *Thtai»Jnctaa PLUS, USE YOUR 15% COUPON FOR EXTRA SAVINGS HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS MW.H :"'-• ''UOSCD. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 26: 600 AM TO 1 0 00 PM. Ray Walsh, deputy Wayne County prosecutor and tragody for ail of u*.' f> V- Northville Township resident, George Ward V V: was found dead in his van Tues day morning. Northville Town Chief assistant prosecutor ship police are treating the death as an apparent suicide. JL-J;> Northville Township police found the 53-year-oid n»an Carol May, alao of the prwetu- locked in his van on the north tor*s office, said: "He was a very end of the parking lot of Meijer, respected member of the staff 20401 Haggerty Road. 12:54 a,m and his death is a great loss not Tuesday, only to his coworkers, but family The body was turned over to as well." With coupon 212.50 With coupon-127*50- the county medical examiner May said Walsh was responsi Aiv-rtiHyat slide or cameo srtde, who is investigating the cause of ble for bringing "innovative and Reg. 300 00, sate 149.9$. death. creative" methods to his position. s<)ie 260 00 Police could, offer no immedi "I'm sure he was under a lot of ate explanation for the death of pressure," said Dorothy Knox, W»lflhi whn was the fliihiert of chi*f inv*»mr»tf*t.nr f«r JnHn numerous stories in The O'Hair, Wayne County chief Northville Record regarding his prosecutor. "And I'm sure a lot of department's investigation into it came from (The Northville the political activities of a Record) office." Northville Township resident. Walsh had been part of more There was no note or any evi* than 20 articles in the Record dence indicating what led up to concerning an investigation into this," said Chip Snider, local businessman Jim Nield, Northville Township public safe* whose wife, Martha, is a ty director. Northville school-district elected Snider said the cause of death trustee. The investigation Was has yet to be determined pend started after Walsh filed a com With oupon 595.00 ing completion of the medical plaint against Nield and said his examiner's report. He said there office had received a complaint was no blood in the van and that Nield was using school dis investigators are focusing on trict property and labor for per possible suffocation. sonal matters. Police say Walsh's family filed Several governmental officials, a missing person's report at 2:20 including G'Hair, state Attorney p.m. Monday, The family told General Jennifer Granholm and police they had last seen Walsh Wayne County Commissioner early Saturday night. Police dis Lyn Bankes {R-Livonia) later covered Walsh in the back of the investigated Walsh but he was van behind two bucket seats cleared in all probes, including Tuesday morning. the attorney general's investiga A subsequent review of Meijer tion just last week. security cameras showed "Everyone is shocked." May Walsh's van entering the park said. "I can't speak: for every ing lot at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, body, but that's my guess." rSiDAYN6v0v«iRiA^"i Snider said. "'..':. Walsh and Prosecutor John J SATURDAY NOV^J^R 27 J The missing person informant O'Hair recently represented the gave information on the last prosecutor's office in receiving a EXTRA known vehicle he w&a in and our resolution from Wayne County officers were given a BOL," Commission Vice Chair Kay Snider said. Beard (D-Weetland) citing prose A BOL is a "be on the.lookout" - } cutors for their work in shutting ' ^ % alert, Snider said, and includes down the adult-entertainment I '^V-IA /*1 detailed information on the vehi Melody Theater in Inkster. Gar I cle. Snider said officers patrol den City Pohce Chief David Har the Meijer parking lot regularly, vey represented that city's police and when doing so early Tues department, which was also rec day found the van matching the ognized, along with Westland, description of the vehicle from Wayne and Inkster police .-^07-- * the BOL. 'departments After they opened the door with a "slim jim* prying device, *Ray was very much on a cru WWPOCUKfHJWJKOOHWOW^l I sade against child pornography raajotKMMM* I Snider said Walsh was discov ah coupon 424,15 ered dead in the back of the van. and pornography in general," Walsh fived in Northville Harvey said. ,tiA .*'X} i:;J Township and has a wife arid Garden City police take all of : their felony warrant requests to i*J: two children. He worked for the prosecutor's office for about 25 the out-county prosecutor's offke years. Walsh was appointed that was fcoadedb y Walsh. OFF ALL B1JL.OVA SEIKO & CITIZEN WATCHES deputy chief of the out-county "Yon could always turn toRa y • wit PfTWfr HM mpOUWf. TfcSJ OWQUNT OWSCff M' COMMNEb prosecutor's office in Westland for an answer. Whether t was a , ^„^.m^soi£^wm . about five years ago. lie was detective, a lieutenant or chief, : *ifflft. MX. WftW^JftOUtlUrfSft. MX C«W motm JM* VP»I0WWT6. he always would atop what he ^Mumuttit'tiiH/utt _ j i«vHM(i aiw T*S*"M>VSUCH AS iv HEA-HMO. p**a c* mumm. credited with starting the faxing ' "^"r^^fli.^T*™ ,^^ T • Iff'* ^^^^'^T™ of warrant request* and using wss doing to take the call,' said video cameras for interrogating Harvey. *He would research witnesses to support warrant things and give us an answer." requests, Ward didn't have personal, Chief Assistant Prosecutor knowledge of any health prob- George Ward called Walsh "a leraa Walah nay have suffered wonderful public servant, a very *1 played golf with him in creative guy," September He stayed better this "He was really such a hard- year than he did last year 1 working prosecutor," Ward said tslked to him Friday and he "If an out-county police depart sounded fine to n>«,* ment had a legal question for Andrtu) Di*td§rich may be him; ha juat worked until he got reached via *-m«i7 at adit! TJ>* 00660, W-6-tO, S*. M0. them the answer." dtrich+kt.komtctmm net ^,-. , III M • . - ,-,, T --,,,------. |f felHflMMI.I'M**-i^W^^M^-rM^^^Vt^fV^r . Of hia death: This is just an Qbstrvtr staff wriUrs DarnLl irrowTAfiaTa) immense personal tragedy tor ail Cltm and Ltanne Ri>g«ra con voetstto ft iAWMt of us* tributed to this story. MM •itii'ri,' iiiuM' irr~i'tf, iiiii i Li i rin.iiih^faft. qniMdlft )wj»^.ih.. •oafr^fr^^WWfr^MW** The Observer & Eccentric /THURSDAY, NOVKMBER 25,1999 (S,F*UAM«A-WtO) these a toady ;•* />r/ sale Items! • ALL women's handbags, minibags & wallets 5¾^ • ALL watches, fine & fashion jewelry • ALL novelty fleece tops for juniors the savings are ready early during our • ALL Arizona Jean Co * denim & sweaters for juniors • All slippers for women • • in the women's accessories department • ALL sheer hosiery & casual socks for women • All ejrjtwvvtoy- sweaters for misses, . petites & women • ALL jrjhHwHn denim for misses, petites & women • ALL bras & panties for women • ALL sleepwear, robes & loungewear for women we're set to start at • ALL Alfred Dunned clothing for misses, petites & women • • ALL Yarnworks® sweaters for misses, petites & women • ALL tailored clothing for men • ALL outerwear for men • ALL outerwear for women • ALL outerwear for children • ALL dress shirts for men • ALL Dockers* sportswear for men • Pokemon- fleece tops for boys j_ All plush in the infants' department • ALL athletic footwear for men& women • All Stafford® & Towncraft® i men's boxers • ALL Worthington Collection® i footwear for women win •j i • Easy SpWT "Scope" & "Finesse" shoes for women this selected sale-priced merchandise! • ALL sale-priced furniture & mattresses excludes ctaseoutv Value Rights Soectfi Buvs arc! 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TH'- «i^A*^M**ai^*MiMi m* The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, .NOVEMBER 25. 1999 A13 *"WW* campaign to ensure kids are LANSING, Mich., Nov. 18 time, according to the University they were buckled up. child safety seat in the front or age four will be required to ride Eaton, Mason and Newaygo- /fIUI*l»i«rire/.— Armed with of Michigan Transportation. "This kind of law enforcement back seat of a vehicle. Children in a child safety seat in the front Michigan began building new iafermation that Michigan Research Institute (UMTRI), participation and support is ages 1 to 4 must be in a child and rear seating position*. statewide support for the ABC child*** are buckled up at rates This special survey, conducted nearly unprecedented," Colonel safety seat in the front seat. In addition, the Michigan campaign in May 1999, when vnfefMtaiialiy below that of earlier this year, examined aafe- Robinson said. There is over That same age group must be in Office of Highway Safety Plan more than 300 law enforcament adttlta, tandreda of Michigan ty belt uae for children ages 0 to whelming support to protect our a child safety seat or safety belt ning is funding special overtime agencies took part in a national law •»ft>rc«roent agencies are 15. Researchers found that over state's children by seeing to it in the back seat. Passengers up enforcement to further support Memorial Day mobilization 'tv rcaatyift*; to take action by strict all restraint use for this group is that they're buckled up. These to age 16 must be wearing a the program in the state's 15 ly •ftfotting child safety belt 66 percent (59 percent for Wayne children are being forgotten after safety belt in the frcm4 or back highest crash counties. These buckle upchildren The next laws. County) and 93 percent for chil they grow out of their toddler seat. counties are: Wayne, Oakland. enforcement wave will take place MAT* than 400 Michigan law dren ages 0 to four. seats. Parents need to be aware Beginning Spring 2000, Michi Macomb, Washtenaw. Genesee, Feb. 13-19, 2000, in conjunction enfbeeeaaant agencies are joining Each year, UMTRI conducts a that safety restraints are needed gan's standard safety, belt law Ottawa. Ingham. Kalamazoo. with National Child Pas&enptrr th# aatbraal effort, Operation survey for the state to determine at all ages." will take effect Children up to Saginaw, Bay Harry. Berrien. Safety Week, A&C Mflbilization: America safety belt use by front seat vehi ttWCJHea Up Children, starting cle occupants, belt use tor this The UMTRI study aiso found M«awfeqr through the Thanksgiv group, mainly adults, is about 70 that child safety restraint use is m ing w»*kend, police depart- percent, the 1998 study found. closely related to driver belt use, tneota» county sheriffs and "It's appalling that adults are with child restraint use at more :¥ALTON¥ODD. Mkhigao State Police will patrol not taking this responsibility than 81 percent when the driver city streets, county roads and seriously," said Col. Michael D. U buckled and only 33 percent Redefining Retirement v i n g expressways looking for adults Robinson, director of the Michi when the driver is unbuckled wjia naflect to buckle up chil- gan Department of'State Police. "It's a parent's responsibility Experience the pleasure of independent living dreau "We can do something about this to see to it that they do every Acoarjlmg to the National Air by taking aggressive enforce thing within their power to keep Bag wad Safety Belt Campaign, ment action." them safe," said Lt. Gov. Dick WVtonwood at Twelve Oaks Michigan has among the highest Traffic crashes remain the PoBthumus. According to Posthu- Visit our new center at: nuaifear of participating police leading cause of death for chil mus, seat belts and safety seats 27475 Huron Circle Agemiea m the nation. dren uf all races. Nationally, do just that. "They provide A juat-released Michigan sur nearly six out of 10 children who important protection if there is (248)735-1500 • vey rentals that "forgotten chil die in crashes are unbuckled. Of ever a crash," Posthumus added. . adjacent to Twelve Oofo Mali dren,* ages 4 through 15, are those, nearly half would be alive Current Michigan law requires buckled up only 58 percent of the today if an adult had made sure children up to age one to be in a Waltonwood communities offer the finest in independent living Take comfort in this elegant community that and assisted livi-ng Call today offers the ultimate in independent living. Choose from for a personal tour: Bennett bill would bar students one or two-bedroom luxury apartments with kitchens Rochester Mills (248) 375-2500 and patios or balconies. Wijoy our fitness center, hair 3250 Walton Blvd. salon, activities, transportation and more. We offer every Royal Oak (248; 549-6400 who riot from campus for 2 years thing you need to live in style with extras such as pre 3450 W. Thirteen Mile Rd. pared meals, housekeeping and laundry, Just minutes Canton .734)844 3060 away from shopping, dining, golf and other pleasures. Call BY BfeK IfcttiiTT cover the cost of damage done. The bill will be on the House cal 2000 N.Canton Center Rd HowrTWw HEWS SEHVICE Bennett's bill won approval in endar when it returns to session today for more information about our exciting new com ieeonun.net the Senate in the Spring. It was Nov. 30, but Bennett believes munity or visit our website at www.waltpn.wood.com reported from the Criminal Law "high priorities" will keep it from T>i» Wj"!Cnwt»!*' *+:M* Rots. Cu» nrf ;: »- SINGH t£> Rioting on campus at a univer and Corrections Committee in being taken up until the start of 6^ *'P '«m*v 'TVI.' L I mi *V f sity in Michigan will get you the House earlier this month. the new year. barred from college all across the state for Rs much as two years, undar a bill proposed by state Q**m I J'IMUW Rsnnott W./^rttrtn ***^.QI, • mi% ^»4 ^.w^^Ai^ta^, ...... _.-.* ~*... Hit-bill is a response to distur bance* at Michigan universities, most recently Michigan State. But Bennett's legislative aide Bill Sullivan said there have also been incidents at the University of Michigan, Central Michigan and Western in recent years. Treat yourself The MSU disturbances "just brought it to a head" for the sen ator, Sullivan explained Under Senate Bill 525, stu- denta teiivicted of a misde meanor related to a riot within this holiday 2,500 feat of a college campus can be barred from college prop erty for up to a year, at the dis cretion of the judge. For those convicted of a riot-related felony, a judge could order them to stay away hmn college property for up to two jfaars. And the bill applies to all cam- pusea iff Michigan. Students Make Your Money Count this holiday season from Western were recorded at the rtyU diaturbance saying with these offers on great Chevrolet enrs.— they tfcattfjht "it was great" being able to participate in the distur bance aft'MSU without getting in trouhla at their own school. Sul livan explained For anyone caught participat ing ill a Campus riot who is not a 9tu4ent, the bill also allows a ju4gt to order restitution to Rep. Rivers Cavalier* Coupe ImpaLi* Matibu holds coffees $1,500 Cash Back* "1,000 c ^shRik or as k?\v as .IS 1( Av ,1S or as k,>\X a.s in *199/Monthf *269/Mpnthr ^209/MonrlV . 36-Month I..,ease }fv Month l.cMsf i(i Monrli l.c.i^c M..S19 l.">ut',.u 1 .LMSC SI^'MHI; '[.Si.t'i PLH' ,I: S ,-.;v ^:^11: U.S. Hep. Lynn Rivers. D-Ann ^499 Due at Lt-ase Signing ArW, Wi» c*nduct "coffee hours" No security deposit required includes sftiinr^ \ ^UMHWff • 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LlVQNlA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 I I GEOF BROOKS Don't shelve library's policy h, what a tangled web we weave ,.. ment. Honest to v.iuci, HHKS, ii s mi embarrass Sandra Wilson, director of the West- ment." - Oland library, needed to fill a 30-hour-a- Residents voiced concerns about the percep week job. Wilson hired Cheryl Chuck, wife of tion developing that it would take an "in* to current library board President Jim Chuck. get hired at the library. They urged the board That violation of the library's nepotism poli to keep the policy in place to avoid favoritism cy led board member Jo Johnson to resign, or the appearance of favoritism. Last week's library board meeting included a Certainly, Wilson and others must" struggle' discussion of the policy and controversy, but these days with an economy ihat favors job- no action. LETTERS Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your ideas: that's why we offer this space for your Thanksgiving has meaning opinions. We will help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing-a letter, please sign it, letters can be mailed very year on the fourth Thursday of more detailed organizational charter, a pre to: Julie Brown, Westland editor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, faxed to her at (734) 591- ENovember, we sit down to a feast with our cursor of our Constitution. They also made [email protected]. families to give thanks for all that we have peace with the Indian Massasoit, outlining a and for bringing us through yet another year. just relationship between the two peoples Appalling production introduced the "Panama Canal Treaty Nullifi We do this in commemoration of a hearty whose ways were alien to each other. cation Act," a joint resolution which would band of English subjects who came to this Of course, we know, that relations between was appalled by the recent production of declare the Panama Canal Treaties null and -•,'Hff^*. country on a small sailing ship they called The white settlers and Indians did not remain hos i nt of Venice'' at Schoolcraft Col- void! May I suggesftCi1- t that we, the citizens of Mayflower. About half of those who left Ply pitable. lege. The play is already anti-Semitic enough America, support her efforts and urge our rep mouth, England, were religious non-con But for one brief moment, probably some without piling on the racism. In James Hart- resentatives in Congress (House and Senate) formists who had previously escaped to Hol time in late October 1621, the white settlers man's eyes, it is perfectly all right to make fun to nullify this takeover! It must be done NOW land; the others were people just anxious to from England who had survived the terrible of the Jewish people by having Shylock speak before the holiday recess takes place. leave their old lives behind. previous winter and their new-found Indian with'a ludicrous accent, as if he had just How can we afford to give China access to Before disembarking, these two often-con friends would come together to share athletic recently come over on the boat from the old this VITAL and STRATEGIC waterway? tentious groups came together to sign The games, a harvest feast and the strange friend country. Are we all NUTS? Mayflower Compact. This document gave ship of people at the end of the earth. Shylock is an Italian and therefore should Anthony B. Brehler validity to the group, which was about to set- It is that glorious moment of tolerance, speak the same as everyone else in the play, Livonia tie in an area north of the ufficial Virginia Miaung cuiu uuluuu jnuppiliixi.il/ii uiiu m Instead, he spoke as if he were Mel Brooks colony. honor and hope to recreate in our own lives. portraying one of his many comically irrever As the group settled, they established a May your Thanksgiving he in that spirit. ent characters. This was not only an insult to Community college conctms the Jewish people, who have worked so hard to make a place for themselves in society, it his is in reply to the article that was pub was an insult to Shakespeare as well. Shake Tlished in Sunday's paper on page A2. speare wrote for Elizabethan, not vaudevil- In last November's election, the citizens of lian, audiences. Westland voted against a milUge election for Linking wheels, schools good I once saw Laurence Oliver play the role at Wayne County Community College. I gave the National Theatre of Great Britain and I Darrell Clem the information and told him to tate Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Hills) dance in school has merit; and we hope the can assure you that he did not stoop so low; _ check the Wayne County Election Commission Shas the right idea. Simply stated: No Legislature takes favorable action —neither did Dustin Hoffman in hi$ portrayal for the accurate vote. The millage passed due f^hfwl nn whpelc TtV jnnt thxt>iii]|jli!. Imy.k"" ~ What a wonderful attention-getter for Instead, they showed the dignity in Sbylock's to other cities like Detroit voting yes. and girls - and parents, too. Michigan's chronic truants and also for parents who won't villainy, which was distinctly lacking in this The Western campus of WCCC offers truck driving school and several telecourses and . teenagers attend classes on a regular basis, or make their kids go to school! production. It was infuriatingly inept simply ver^ •/' w real courses compared to those they just don't drive. - Finally obtaining that driver's license is a because it was directed by an amateur who off; e i at Schoolcraft College at the Radcliff So says Peters, who recently introduced leg huge event in the lives of most American supposes himself to be a professional, Mr. Cenusr. islation that would give school officials new teenagers. And parents would be unhappy at Hartman may consider himself to be a mod The majority of computer-related classes at ways taenforce attendance requirements, A the prospect of losing their designated drivers, ern-day Orson Welles, but if he is, then he is key part of the package, Senate Bill 759, Welles without the genius or the talent. WCCC are offered at their downtown campus, Peters told reporter Mike Malott of our 35 miles away. would allow a court to delay issuance of a dri HomeTown News Service that the package is The only saving grace was the performance ver's license, or suspend an existing license, of Jerri Doll, who played the part of Portia Mr. Ted Scott did mail me information on a way to intervene early in the lives of young computer classes, but they were for continuing fpr a student who is not regularly attending sters headed for trouble. Truancy is often an with intelligence, wit and passion. If it were not for her, the production would have been a education credits, not college credits. There School. early sign a yo/ith is on the way to delinquen Peters'package, Senate Bills 758-761, total loss. were no classes that I could take at the West cy, the senator said. Seen by many as a "sta ern facility. The only other course schedule I would also: . Joseph Tura tus crime," truancy often is not taken serious received was for the fall class schedule, but it • Require parents to be notified if a student • Ypsilanti ly. Some school districts punish truants by was received after the late registration date. is absent without an excuse twice in 30 days, suspending the offending students from class The reason I did not enroll in any college H Require an "agreement for attendance" if es, That makes! no »en»e at all. classes is that I recently married a student is absent without an-excuse five Why give China the canal? Ted Scott is right, I do have the option to times in a month, and allow court intervention Jt would be up to the Family Court and Pro an anyone tell rhe why, on Jan. 1, 2000, attend any college, but my attacks on WCCC if a child is absent seven times in a month. tective Services to determine which parents we, the United States, are giving away the are warranted. I'm tired of taxation without M Increase penalties for parents who fail to are making the effort and which should be C Panama Canal to Panama who in turn is representation, WCCC refuses to send cata send their children to school. Sentences for subjected to the sanctions. ready to turn it over to Communist China? logs and schedules to Westland residents who parents could include fines from $50 to $500, However the details finally are worked out, Records indicate that President Jimmy pay their operating millages. Schoolcraft or jail terms from two to 90 days. it appears Peters has come up with a good Carter signed away our rights to the Panama sends catalogs to all homes without having to While we can't endorse the entire package strategy to .cope with a problem that affects Canal in September 1977, Is or is not Con ask fpr them, I challenge Ted Scott to take his without additional information, we think the school districts across the state. We hope the gress supposed to be the representation of all WCCC Western Campus Schedule and com basic idea of Unking a driver's license to atten idea eventually gets a-chance. citizens of the United States? Where were pare it what Schoolcraft Radcliff Center offers, they? Radcliff is a smaller campus than that of It is my understanding that currently, US. WCCC Western, yet they offer more classes. 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' •• —Philip Power • • postmsstfr i mim m—n. ^^^ Thm Ob—tver* Eccuntricf THUKSPAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 (W)Alf ZKSJSXM: Guns and kids a lethal combination in U.S. merica very quickly ia becoming and old, die each year from gun* shot was created in 1972» the National one of the more barbaric by children younger than 18 More Rifle Association lobbied to make sure Th* NRA and gun industry hmwt Anations in the civilized world. than 6,000 student* were expelled for that guns were exempt from con fought effort* to make gun omsumm Th» tatt of how low we are stooping is bringing guns to school in 1996-97. sumer protection regulations. responsible when children our indifference toward the needless Are we supposed to take comfort in The government recalls or bans their gun* and hurt killing of our children. this fact? many products each year when just a others. They fight laws that mandate American children are more at risk The Centers for Disease Control few children are killed or injured. the sale of trigger locks, and lobby from firearms than the children of just issued it* most recent report, Thia yam, car manufacturers against raising the age for handgun any other industrialized nation. The showing 32/436 gun-related deaths installed inside-trunk latches on new possession to 21 Center to Prevent Handgun Violence 1997 and 64,207 injuries caused by ' cars because 11 children suffocated in And while our children are getting I points out that in 1996 firearms killed guns in 1997. The most recent report EMORY Dfttitns locked trunks. But wimi about guiu? killed all euoiilkd ua, t**C AX2CRC2£ no children in Japan, 19 in Great notes there has been a 20 percent "Most handguns have so little trig people are saying little. Congreaa did Britain, 57 in Germany, 109 in decline in gun deaths and 40 percent teen suicides involve a firearm. ger resistance that they can be fired react after Columbine but now has France, 153 in Canada, and 5,285 in decline in injuries for the period Unlike other methods, suicide by, a 3-yearHild," says Sarah Bride of settled back to indifference, afraid to the U.S. 1993-96. Are we also supposed to take attempts with guns are almost always the Center to Prevent Handgun Vio offend the NRA and its PAC money. The Centers for Disease Control comfort in this fact? (For the latest fatal so that a temporarily depressed lence. "Many semi-automatic hand About the only course that makes point out that the rate of firearm center report on the Web, visit teen never gets a second chance. guns lack magazine safety discon sense is for citizens to write their con- death of children age 0- 14.in the U.S. http^/www,c4c^y/e?po/mn3wr/pre- Cars kill children swimming pools nect^ or load indicators, so that kids greesmen and jenatorm. If we remain is almost 12 times higher than in 25 view/mmwrhtml/mxn4S45.htm.) kill children and so do poorly made have no way of knowing if the weapon silent, America's descent into bar other industrialized nations com In 1996, more than 1,300 children toys and common household products is loaded." barism will snowball and it will he too bined. The firearms injury epidemic is age 10-19 committed suicide with But the Consumer Product Safety The gun industry refuses to invest lat^o react. 10 times larger than the polio epidem firearms, according to the Journal for Commission does have some influence its profits to come up with a child ic in the early 1900s. the American Medical Association. over these child killers. proof gun, and the industry is Virtual Emory Daniels w the Observer & More than 800 Americans, young Further, two-thirds of all completed However, when the commission ly immune from government interven- Eccentric on-line editor. Schoolcraft College's program in nursing full of shortcomings STANNGREBKOWIAK arena for 10 years in an organization changed in the middle of the semester out loans, some to no avui. n April, I was dismissed from the committed to ensuring quality of care QUEST COLUMN during my second year. The theoreti I am 52 years old. The disappoint Schoolcraft Community College for Medicare patients. cal aspect of the program was basical myself to be a seriouB, conscientious ment, embarrassment and feelings of Nursing Program 10 weeks before I I was admitted to the nursing pro ly self-taught. 1 maintained my 3.5 failure still overwhelm me. Yet, other I 1 student, I anticipated no problems. I was to graduate, after spending 7 ¾ gram in 1997 after fulfilling all the was in for a horrible surprise. average throughout the theory portion colleges have embraced me with open years preparing for and having been prerequisites at Schoolcraft, none of The clinical component of the nurs of the program, all while keeping my arms, some commenting that "School admitted to the program. which included any previous clinical ing program was a constant struggle. job and raising my family. craft's, loss is our gain." Fortunately, I The reason for this, I was told, was nursing experience. I was consistently I felt that I was not giver the tools I The Schoolcraft Student Handbook have enrolled in a college that not that T had not met the clinical objec on the dean's list, a member of the Phi needed to succeed, e.g.. adequate time states that "the teaching-learning only embraces my efforts and pro tives. I have this to say to any student Beta Kappa honor society and earned to complete tasks, sufficient instruc process ia a faculty-student partner motes my desire to succeed, but al»o contemplating the nursing program at a 3,5 average throughout my pre- tion to learn the required skills. ship which is outcome oriented." In has acknowledged what a compassion Schoolcraft: Think twice before enter nursing career at Schoolcraft. I utilized every single tool available reality, nothing could be further from ate, knowledgeable and successful ing Schoolcraft's Nursing Program; The nursing program at School to me through lab practice and com the truth. The majority of students nurse I will be. wait until such time as the college can craft, like others, has theoretical and puter assignments to enhance my felt that the relationship between fac I am one of many students in my offer a faiT and competent program. clinical components. Most students skills. I continually asked for more ulty and students was an adversaniil position, many of whom will make There is a critical shortage of quali opt to seek employment in clinical set direction, such as the opportunity to one rather than a partnership. excellent nurses We are older, wiser fied nurses. An institution that drives tings while pursuing their studies. In accompany an aide or nurse just to These criticisms are in no way a and dedicated to the sick as well as away such promising candidates fact, many already have a substantial observe procedures and behaviors, I I reflection on past graduates. This is advocates. Which nurse would you should be required to explain its amount of clinical experience in hospi truly feel that quality of care wa* | the first year the program has been rather have caring for your family actions. tal and other clinical settings. never of primary concern to some of administered in this manner and past member? In September of 1992,1 decided to I kept the policy job that I had; the instructors in the Schoolcraft Col | students have deservedly had raVe • return to school, 28 years after gradu therefore, 1 had no clinical experience lege nursing program. | reviews from employers* How sad that Ann Greskouaak works in the ating from high school, to pursue a when I started the nursing program. Even the theoretical component of \ this year has brought nothing but health care field amd is a nursing stu degree in nursing. I had already been Knowing that clinical experience the program became unreasonably heartache to so many people1 Stu dent at Washtenaw County Communi working in the health care policy was not a prerequisite and knowing rhnllTipinp: evaluation criteria were dents have had to quit their job*=, t*kre ty College. State economy has strengths Powerlile Snowthrower nder the effective leadership of CEO Doug TORO Rothwell, The Michigan Economic Devel Our No. 1 Selling Unit! opment Corporation has just issued a U v pmvfyflti ^ repm-i, "Rfrnfftgir HirOrHfins fnr Michigan's Future." Among other things, the report argues that Sale Priced at Michigan's economy needs to go way beyond automotive metal bending. It identifies three areas where Michigan has a real competitive "¥ 1 ^7 Recoil Start advantage against other states: Model 38172 • Advanced manufacturing, which means highly flexible, short run, nearly customized manufacturing capability, an extension of our PHILIP POWER existing base in regular manufacturing. • Information technology. Headquarters for math whizzes here in Michigan. Internet 2, the effort to produce the next version Another area highlighted by the report is of the Internet,, is in Ann Arbor. Everybody infrastructure. This begins with adequate roads knows how fast the Internet is changing the and effective airports and ends with high band entire world, and it only makes sense for Michi width fiber optic connections into every home Big Performance gan to take fullest advantage of the IT capabili and business. Around a third of the Michigan Throws snow upto 25 ' ty npw emerging right here. business leaders surveyed in the MEDC.-report • An enormous chunk of life sciences consider Michigan "in the dark ages" when it Moves up to 1000 Usrf snow per minute research is now going on in our universities comes to technology. where, for example, the University of Michigan A couple of years ago, 1 served as a member leads the nation in sponsored research, much of of the Michigan Information Technology Com Lightweight which is in things medical and biological. State mission. Supported by a generous grant from government has pledged to plow $50 million per the Kellogg Foundation, the Commission Easy to handle at year into life sciences initiatives how emerging chewed on how best Michigan could become a only 388», * at U-M, MSU and at the Van Andel Institute in world leader in IT. Grand Rapids. The potential here is awesome. One of the ideas that came out of our discus What MEDC wants to do get people focusing sions was to create the equivalent of the on how beat to get there,- Baldridge Award - a rigorous and much sought- The report recognizes, for example, that the after award given to companies that absolutely skills and intelligence of our work force are excel in their sector - for local communities that vital. But the perception of many of Michigan's get their information technology infrastructure brightest young people is that there are "hotter in order. TOWOB that, for instance, require economies to work in and cooler places to be" developers to put fiber optic connections in all The report suggests some good ideas such as new homes and offered incentives for phone and cable companies to retrofit existing structures tax reductions and tuition support for college Prices Tiay'va-'y by aeaie and technical school students and promotion of with fiber could be certified as "technologically careers in technology at high school*. Using friendly." DTTnorr rAJtwKrran money from the tobacco lawsuit settlement, We reasoned that once folks understood what AUUULTI trau*/oxro*jD C&VWMCT rwr. orraorr M^Cfete fltf BBJNUMI AAA UwMWMT' Me**** s* iNMttca i Gov. Encler has funded college scholarships at such designation could do for local jobs and eco 23*1 routine * 14A(W»MrKl«A*> The Observer & Eccentric /TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1999 ^^ [&t'ijy'.j''j'"**'"'.'.?'.H."' ;;.i.'''!fgi mm •'•'li^^vl'.,!^:?^! ^^"^•.••^:. PI Pt> yi il •MS1*1' '•S'.'.SI rL' •• v. 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License 31999-8705 70 Middlebelt, Livonia • 734-261-9890 pen Daily 10-9 EEHEmEEEiJ IPPi •pwwww *mmm^ HieOMismrer IN51D£: Bridal Registry, PugeB3 Paft«X,$*ctk>fi8 Sue M.}s«sf}. ttfitor /.54 95..} 2 Kii Mi»u«!»oii*f! ot).nif>n!n.'(.<>miti.net on the web. tittp observer i oi^nr-i to be thankful for JACK GLADDEN /fo'yc 'berry S- orty years ago this month - on Nov. 9,' 1959 - Arthur Fleming, Fthe Secretary of Health, Educa tion and Welfare, made an ominous announcement: A shipment of cran berries from Oregon had been found by FDA investigators to be contami nated with aminotriazole, a weed killer that had been approved for use in cranberry bogs, but only after the harvest. He said other berries from Oregon and Washington "might be" contami nated. And, while he said that berries from Massachusetts, Wisconsin and New Jersey showed no evidence of contamination, he was asked by a reporter if a housewife could be sure the cranberries she was buying were safe. Fleming's response: "To be on the ST ATT PUOTO BY PACL HtltSl HMASN safe side, shje doesn't buy." The anneCrftement and Fleming's In sickness and In hearth: This Thanksgiving Day John and Stacey Blackport of Canton Township have offhand remark set off a national plenty to be thankful for. For John, it's the gift of life his wife gave turn. For Stacey, it's being a match so panic that later came to.be known as she could give her husband one of her kidneys. ine ureal uauutji ty ovare ui isja, In Chicago and San Francisco - and in the entire state of Ohio - cranberry- sales were banned. Other states - Kentucky, Michigan and Washington Husband, wife share gift of life .- called for voluntary suspensions. Stores pulled'cranberry product?} uff the shelves, restaurants took cranber ry dishes off the menus and schools BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI kidney, John remained on two kidney transplant tations. He also ingested piles of pjl]s everyday, SPECIAL WHITER dumped anything containing cranber waiting list* - one at the U-M Hospital and anoth It s na.ru to watch your uiet ciiJ the- time anu ries. tacey Blackport came up with.the best er at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. take all the pills, including 16 for breakfast, when anniversary gift ever - a kidney.that saved "No one in< these two states could help me, . I didn't even feel like a pn?c* *ii't-twrt-W 4**ha wud,. Agreed to ntsip her husband's life. whether they were dead or living," Blackport suuL. S "Stacey-did something that no one in the world Suitable match Cranberry producers agreed to help On Oct. 20 they both underwent surgery at the could do for me." The Black ports learned Stacey was a suitable the government look for contaminated University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor to John's' medical problems began when he was 12 match about two years ago, but the operation was berries, but, facing potential losses of transplant Stacey's kidney to John's body, They and was diagnosed with diabetes. His regimen delayed, because she had high blood pressure and millions of dollars in cranberry sales, were married Dec. 5, 1998. included daily msulm shots and a restricted diet, he had an infection from his dialysis treatments. they demanded an apology from "From the beginning she thought she would be a but over the years, the stress of the disease weak His new kidney has given him another chance at Fleming. match," John said. "She saved my life." ened his kidneys. a healthy life, except for a recuperation period. As far as aminotriazole was con- It turned out that her hunch was right despite Finally, in February 1994 his name was chosen When the Blackport* returned from the hospital. cerned, it had been tested on labora what statisticians would.have predicted- Since tory rats and, indeed, shown to pro to receive a kidney and pancreas from someone they were told not to drive for two weeks and not they aren't-Wood relatives the chances that she duce cancer in the rodents. But, who had died: His organs weren't removed during to lift anything heavier than a telephone for si\ according to the American Council on would be a compatible donor are rare, however, either transplant. weeks; medical advances are making it more and more Science and Health, the risk to "It's like a lottery and you wait for your name to Their ordeal has been, lightened by frit-no*.,it tin- common for people who aren't related to donate humans, if thercTever was one, was be picked," John said. Church of the Savior in Livonia, the church SL;KW kidneys, according to a hospital spokesperson. infinitesimal at beat The lab rats , If his stomach seems to protrude a bit. it's not, has attended since her childhood. Stacey, 30, returned to their Canton Township were given a dosage that would have from eating too much fast food of dflnWrrg beer, he Families there took turns bringing dinners, grYi"-' apartment two days after the operation and John, been equivalent to a human consum said, but because he has three extra'organs. He cery shopping, doing laundry and'house'cleaning, ing 15,000 POUNDS of berries every 36, joined her one day later, has four kidneys and two pancreas' Most people taking them to doctor visits, running other day for several years. John, who has a small incision where the doctors have two kidneys and one pancreas. errands and even providing financial aid. dropped in Stacey's kidney,'is recovering much Other government officials, worried Meanwhile the operation forever changed his "John and Stacey are a , wonderful couple," said that the scare was getting out of quicker than his wife. Stacey has a 9-inch scar life, because the new pancreas worked properly the Rev. Tom Daubenspeek. Church of the Savior- hand, tried to smooth things out a bit. reaching from her front to her back. And that meant he was no Htfiger diabetic. pastor. Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft •'She's having trouble getting up and down and That was a blessing," John said. Likewise, the couple are bowled over by the Benson announced that he was hav I'm here bopping around," John said But, the operation wasn't ail good news. His new- kindness and generosity they've received. ing cranberries for Thanksgiving. And Laughing and then pausing, Stacey added: *NQW kidney began to fail two years later and his body "I think I the organ donation has* done some presidential candidates Richard you look healthy and I don't." began to weaken. things at several levels," Daubenspeck said. "It's Nixon and John F, Kennedy con "I'm waiting on her hand and foot for a change," "The kidney was rejected, but, the transplant brought John.and Stacey closer in a short"period of sumed cranberry sauce and cranberry John said. "I can't do enough for her now, It's was a blessing, because it worked for nearly two time than most.'couples over are, In terms of their r. ..juice at campaign stops. Even Flem great, I love her so much that it's fun." years," he added. . own faith, it's been a great experience putting ing announced .that he was having John was on dialysis for four years, which meant their trusuin God and seeing God at work in their cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving din A 4-year wait his diet was highly restricted .again, with no dairy ner. For nearly four years before he received Stacey's products or dark pops to name a couple of the limi ~" Please see TRANSPLANT, B2 By the time Thanksgiving actually arrived, canned cranberry sauce was back oh supermarket shelves, with labels telling buyers that the fruit had been inspected and was safe. But the damage had been done and mil' lions of nervous American* had crafl- tetter-writing 'elf , berrylesa Thanksgiving dinners. Back to normal, but ... By the: next year people had forgot ten about contaminated cranberries and Tbjuikjgiviiig 3inner» were back to normal. But the cranberry panic BY SVE MASON letter from Santa Claus to a child, JO STAFF WRITKK adult, even a family pet She has writ was just the beginning. It was the stnaaon&oe.homecomm.net firit of the modem food "scares.* ten'letters encouraging'a 3-year-old to Pr. Elizabeth Whelan, president of Kristy Even tells her children she's ^0 to bed on his own or another to the American Council on Science and one of Santa's elves, but her children become potty trained and letting a boy Health, summed it up: Micaola. 5. »nd Connor, 2 - don't know hi* girlfriend knew he had cheat *Th* cranberry *care of 1959 get the believe her When she dressed the part ed on her For tkrit,. he received a stage for dwsedefi of unfounded anxi for si craft show last year, they thought naughty letter with n bag of .cool. ety about trace level* of agricultural she was Kilty. She has helped children who are chemical* and adjtfittvee in food. Many P'lMfrrr ^" K"'r jirfTtTtff uny^tfr"*" dealing with divorce or the death of a Other ftod scares fea*ed solely on h^gh- with very special/fetters and magic grandparent ("those are not 'good let doe* animal atwUea would follow, keys and snowflufces for other boys and ters to write i and sent some magic involving nitrite in bacon, the artifi girls around the country. Even is a unowfiakes to n 'child who larked cial fweetener aacehartft, and moat member of the Professional Association courage. notably, the chemical Alar, which wai of Santa s Elves. 'I used the Wizard ofXb^Tdea *n.l uaed in regulating the growth of "I've been doing it four years, and told him to put the magic snowflakv's m each year it's grown." said the Garden. hi* pocket," n»id Even, "IIIK father > if you have bacon and egg* for 'City resident "I started doing it for the wrote back to say that thrtt little trick breakfaat, theq a Thanktgivmg din kids and my nephews and nieces for helped hiin keep his courage up. ner ii^udii^ a^ple pie, c»nberry theirs crap books And when I went 'I sent one to my nephew who was S 'mutt and coffee aweetened with tac- through AOL looking for a home based and at that age where they don't'quite cbarin, dont pig out (moderation U business. I found TASK.* Iveheve in Sonta Claus I included the ajwayi b«*tfe hut don't panic either. Founded m 1997, PASE ensures that names of-his teacher and hi* friends If a all perfectly *«fe f unlMi you're a it* members have.the rcuqurca* neces Hi,* nxom sa»d his mouth just dropped laboratory rat) '."• nary to write quality letter* for Santa. IU? knew only Sunt a would knew his PASF, letter writing elves "are dedicat teacher's name." , J»ck Qitiddtn- j^fttyty ftUtorfir .' ed to puHihg. rt * mile on the face of a ....-> :....^,^...,—..i..„. ;...... enMWtaotttivTuiiMAiruif Gettftg the word out the&b*n*rlfou>*fkip*ra. He livetin v child and also offer Santa's enrouragr F.veo uee* flier:* that *h< It .nv- ''I'I Canton Tcwnthip. ftftfrta't hftljton Kristy Even of Garden City has "a lot of fun" writ menl in aren* that need improvement " ing personalized letters to children on behalf of Santa Clau.% For &.V Kv«'n wnles a personalized ,.>._.... mm* «**p**e**m •v TkeOb9«rver * Ecemntric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26,199ft •m from page Bl Hawk and Daaaa SaraaaaJt has a sister, Dana Anne. Grand' 10 at the Birthing Center of Gar of Waattasd announce the birth parents are Tom and Grace den City Hoapital. She has a bulletin board*.at places like each letter. She shuns form let don't have a fireplace, it's a good of Bbrtttaay Kateiyn June 22 at Makowaki of Middletown, N,Y„ brother, Tyl«r, 4. Grandparenta Meters and Kroger, at several ters* using filler paragraphs way to explain how Santa gets the BirtbJUkf Center of Garden Richard and Karen Porter of are Gary iUrkJaof of Ypeilanti bowling alleys, including Novi about Rudolph the Red-Nosed into the house.* City Hospital, She has a sister, Holly and Eileen lies of Frank- and Mike and Deborah Cannon Bowl and Drakeahire Lanes,, and Reindeer and Frosty the Snow Even also doe* birthday letters Aefctaa, 3. Grandparent! are *i>W,BL ' •Citgr;;.:: her Web «te - http;// member*. man aofy when not enough per from Santa Claus and letters Ethet Ser*a*ak of Livonia, ted Leon Smith and Jodt Pa** and Misty Young of aol.com/Dkforee027 BelvnSnt sonal information is provided' from the Bister Bunny, which Seretaak ofVennillkitt* SJD., and Edward* of WeaUaad announce Westland announce the birth of htm - to get the word out about "It takes about five minutes aren't as popular as the letters the late Don and Betty McMil the birth of Melissa Taite Hope Lynn Aug. II at the her personalised Santa letters. now that I have the hang of it, from Santa, lan. .•. Smith Aug. 9 at the Birthing Birthing Center of Garden Gity The flier* include form* that but ones like the grandmother The first year. Even wrote 10 Kirk l^ompeoo of Weatland Center of Garden City Hospital. Hospital. Grandparents are Tom provide the information she died I have to think about," she Santa letters, the next year it and Colleen Thompson of Gar She has a sister, Jordan, 4 1/2, and Pain Janis of Westland and needs to write the letters. The said. "My husband (Dana) yells was 20. Last year, she wrote 150 den City announce the" birth of and a brother, Mike, 14. Grand Ron and Conine Young of Royal forms also can be obtained at me because I personalize all of and is hoping to triple the num Kyle Dart** Aug, 6 at the parents are Loretta and Leon through the Wefcurite. - them." ber this year. Birthing Casta* of Garden City Oak. ;•:.' Smith And Diane Timuwuyk, all Anthony and Jennifer Goe- People also can call (734) 422- She does most of her Writing Hospital, Grandparent* are of Wayne. 6280 and leave a fax number or A touch of magic while Connor is napping or when Karen and Bert Edwards of Gar sett of Westland announce the Gerald and Brenda Bed* birth of Roman Bailey Aug. 12 address and she'll send out the The letters come with the her husband takes the children den Citv ead Sharea And Mia* mond of W*stlaiwi aniWHiTiflA th« «t•*««»^ ^%*.mp.••-*n-v,«- —^ ^-«^^*-f*** 4-- --•» ^-r.^4A«)l *T*K g» 1 **»•*(»•* W •»» *• at the jiirtiung Center ol tiarden i ** *. A^ft , « #ft 4r W U LA 4, 4* AWVWV Vwk i *> I4ib ^/ ^^ 'at j, ti tan i * *" i * *-5"*r *•** v*v* •• * A V Wallen of Westland and Cvxi birth of Ashley Hunter Aug. 9 mailed after Dec. 1 and "after food, magic keys to hang on door ing is in addition to working and Maryann Thompson of at Oakwood Hospital Annapolis City Hospital. He has one broth er Steven Brojyes III. Grandpar- Santa h at the mails." The dead knobs or a snowflake ornament part-time as a customer service Deckerville. Center-Wayne. She has a sister, k line for ordering ia Dec. 10. to hang on the Christmas tree specialist at SnethKamp Leo and Carrie Saabelekl of Megan. • ents are Richard and Carol Tjernlund of Garden City and The first few years, the flier and a certificate saying that Chrysler Jeep and part-time as a Livonia announce the birth of r Jim and Sharon Peruaki of included a spot for information Santa wrote the letter Each let customer service auditor for Krietin Nicole Au*. 7 at Oak- Garden City announce the birth David Gossett and Judy Byrnes of Allen Park. about the toys the children want* ter is hand signed in gold ink about 100 stores. wood Hospital Annapolis Center- of Marikate Elizabeth Aug. 9 ed, but Even revamped the form and stamped from the North Even isn't getting rich doing Wayne. Grandparents are at Oakwood Hospital Annapolis Stephen Moss and U*a to make it less materialistic. Pole. the letters. She does it mostly for Josephine Ssahelski of Livonia Center-Wayde. Grandparents CoLuccio MOM of Westland. "I do it so the kids qan see how Some of the enclosures she fun. The head elf, whom she and William and Marilyn Cote of are Michele Szczepanik of Gar announce the birth of Madison proud their parents and grand makes on her computer. She looks up to, makeB $40,000 a Garden City. den City and Larry and Kay Marie Aug. 18 at Oakwood Hos parents are of them," she Said. buys the crocheted snowflakes at year forth e six weeks leading up Ty and Kelly He* of Livonia Peruski of Detroit. pital in Dearborn, Grandparents "It's a self-esteem booster which a craft store and starches them to Christmas. He hires his chil announce the birth of Casey Karl and Danielle Kerkhof are Joseph and Joanne CoLuccio parents want for their kids." to make them into ornaments. dren to work for him and has 10 Arm Aug, 7 at 8t. Joseph Mergy Garden City .&aAounee the of Ishpetning and Vexomea-and-- "The'.first few years, it took The keys are bogus ones that shtr- piiuleis luniungy'Sne said. — - Hospital-Oakland County. She birth of Shelby Danielle Aug, Allen Moss of Westland. Even up to a half hour to write paints gold and attaches to UI mainly make $1 from the poems telling the children to letter and $1 I donate (of each leave them outside so Santa can $5) to charity (Canine Compan CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND enter. ions for Independence)," Even NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING "We hung one on our door for said. "It's a lot of fun ... a lot of A petition ha* been, presented to the Pluming Commission of the City of A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of the kids," Baid Even. "If you work, but a lot of fun," WeetUnd, Wayne Comity. Michigan; WeattAnd, Wayne County, Michigan: NuTlOK IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the City of Westland NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the City of Weatland Planning Commiwtion will be held in the City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Westland. Michigan, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 7,1999. Westland, Michigan, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 7,1999. Transplant from page Bl fievlA, Special Lend Ue« Approval far Propoevd Auto Detail Shop and Limousine Service. 2143 Marie Avenue, Lot #907-310, £37 A 238 ffl&BTK. Special Land Dae Approval for Propoaed Subway Vord Blvd. Sabdivialoa, West Bide of Marie. South of Ford, f-TW-18, Reetauraat, One Michigan Place, North©*** Corner of Michigan lives." didn't grow up planning on Edward HarrelL Avenue and Merriman Bead, Parcel #072-89-0003-704, SW-S6. The Blackports have been an falling in love with someone that — FORD RD,- Rodger Barton. inspiration to church members, was terminally ill. .Luckily too, he added. enough, we were a match (for "Tough times pull churches, Stacey to donate a kidney). people and families together," he "We feel that God put us said. "It's really pulled this together. Other than being a lit church together. They've all tle sore, overall I feel good and it tried to help them out anyway makes me feel good that he has they can by praying for them pink to him instead of a yellow and standing on the side lines, tone all the time." cheering for them." "It was like it was meant to be John and Stacey's story and it really was a blessing from together began at NailCo in the Lord," John added. "I started Farmington Hills where she attending her church and getting worked in the accounting deport^ closer to the Lord and we relied Written comments may be sent to the W«atland Planning Department at Written eommenta may be seat to the Weatland Planning Department at ment and he was selling and fix on him a lot. 37096 Marquette Avenue, Westland, Michigan 48185 37095 Marquette Avenue, Westland, Michigan 48185. ing tanning beds. They dated for "Stacey knew there was some ROBERT C, BOWERS, Chairman. ROBERT C BOWERS, Chairman, five years. thing from beginning that some' Westland Planning Conuniaaion Westland Planning Commission "When I met him he was sick thing good would happen from PubUitt; Nwmfawilfi, 1MB **»*» Puttuh Nuvsmbw ». 1998 mm and on dialysis," Stacey said. this relationship. Now, it's lik«» "We just kind of fell in love. I we're off on a new life." Great Discounts when you present your HomeTow Obsmif r <% ftc«nlrit^^ari to these area businesses! 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Naaaw»»sa The Observer 4k Eccentric/ THUB6DAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 M •mmmmmmraffm """ , ^^^^—. —M^^^^J-1—, _^—.—-••- — — w -r—r ^»;» JLXXX Tfv.ii1 ^ ^*.±. lull' SptetWOielp Boftrer-Flftizar CheaKCIapham Dennia 8pfcth and Cindia Spi- Anna Krister Plasxar and Robert Cheal and Sharon Bar eth of Napoleon, Ohio, announce Matthew Russell Bohrer ware bara of Livonia announce the the forthcoming marriage of married June 12 at St, JUitk engagement of their daughter, their daughter, Kelly Ann, to Catholic Church in Livonia by Christina Barbara, to Matthew Kevin Kenneth Kneip, the son of the Rev. Denis Theroux. Aaron Clapham, the son of Kenneth and Jayne Kneip of The bride is the daughter of Edwin and Patricia Clapham of yVeaUand. Eugene and Joan Fleszar of Livonia. The bride-to-be is a 1994 grad Livonia. The groom is the son of The bride-to-be ,ia a seaior in uate of Napoleon High School Raymond and Stephanie Bohrer the elementary teacher educa and » attending Eastern Michi of Traverse City. tion program at Eastern Michi gan University. She works* as a The bride is a 1992 graduate of gan University. She works in the customer service agent for Li von*v Stevenson High School chemistry department at the Northwest Airlines at Detroit and a 1096 graduate of Michigan university. Metropolitan Airport, State University with a bachelor Her fiance is a 1999 graduate U£% _ fl _ _ ~ ^ : . is>s>«> * r » M • of arts degree in marketing. She ui nit l.uncinnj Mi >.Tiit.iii^ali "«.' IIUU^I n> a ivdo giauiiaif is employed by Abbott Laborato where he majored in engineering of Wayne Memorial High School ries. and music. He is employed by A May 2001 wedding is He is employed as a equipment Microsoft in Redmond, Wash, planned. service employee by Northwest A November wedding is The groom is a 1993 graduate Airlines at Detroit Metropolitan planned at Emmanuel Lutheran of Traverse City Central High girls. Airport. Church in Napoleon. School and a 1997 graduate of The groom asked Chris Will- Daniels-Smukal Michigan State University with bur to serve as best man with Yaquinto-Armstrong a bachelor of arts degree in Aaron Bohrer, David Bohrer, Michael and Kathy Daniels of finance. He is employed by Jake Brehmer, Pat Erway and Hartland announce the engage Maureen Armstrong and Todd Financial Investment Manage ment of their daughter. Inga 1 Justin Fleszar as groomsmen, Yaquinto wen married Aug. 6 at ment Group in Suttons Bay Josh Bohrer was the ring bearer, Britt, to Garrett Smukal, the son of Garrett Smukal of Livonia Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic The bride asked Denise Trues- The couple received guests at a and Kim McKay of Lincoln, Neb. Church in Farmington. The Rev. dell to serve as maid of honor reception at Laurel Manor in Scott Thibodeau officiated. with Megan Bohrer, Jean Butri- Livonia before leaving on a hon The bride-to-be is a graduate — The-bride-i8-the daughter of co-Cooper, Michelle Kopek, Kelly eymoon trip to Wait Disnyy of Lutheran High School Wet Robert and Barbara Armstrong Pizzuti and Melaney Truesdell World in Orlando, Fla They are land. She is employed as a secre of P'armington Hills. The groom as bridesmaids. Jennifer and making their home in Traverse tary in the family business, is the son of Donald and Char- Jessica Fleszar were the flower City. Her fiance also is a graduate of lene Yaquinto of Northville, for Lutheran High School Westland. He is studying to become an elec merly of Livonia. » uate of Livonia Churchill High trician. The bride is a graduate of the Hale-Meyers School. She is employed as a • A September wedding is being University 6i Detroit Mercy. She Donald and Janice Hale of shipping and receiving clerk planned. is employed as a registered Livonia announce the engage with Air Gage Co. in Livonia. nurse at Children's Hospital in ment of their daughter, Jennifer Her fiance is a 1988 graduate Ellen, to Dean Arthur Meyers, Detroit. of St. Clair High School He is the son of Don Meyers and Carol The groom is a graduate of employed as a service engineer Meyers of St Clair Shores. Wayne State University and at Air Gage Co. The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad- A May wedding is planned at Sports - Where the hoops are Michigan State University. He is Yaquinto to serve as best man, El Dorado Country Club, employed as a district sales exec with groomsmen Blaise Krol, utive by ExpeditorM Internation T.J. Armstrong and Andrew al Karlo. Spencer Dunn was the UtLtfnoth rni/rcjiiOn/lL utr-vc/.urMtiv; Mttj;AU The bride asked Andrea Kosi- ring bearer, * ba to serve as maid of honor, The couple received guests at a AN EVENING OF MAGIC with bridesmaids Maria Huhn. reception at the Shenandoah Kim Krugoski and Gin a Yaquin- Country club before leaving on a Greater Detroit Chapter Significant Other Dinner ti» fo helping. Shelby Armstrong honeymoon trip to Jamaica. vmmmmmm was the flower gir! They are making their home in M'UVOV- Tlli.<>•»•-..- 0.,,- 9. rf^-ill ->-i/ \\I....'T- _.L r. n , A, , r,n«.i'i- «HHOIUII,l Dai «A Ml Hi. . • _ * # 0 1.11 I IHillll L>( , rt^'tai l,.MH The groom asked Tony Northville. 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Tuesday, Nov. 30, knit, etc,, blankets aalhi; and adults 4-5:30 p.m. coaifortable shoes. Light No. Ml5.3 meets at 6:30. * in the Schweitzer Elemen burial gowns to donate!© Wednesdays and Thurs weights and an exercise pjn, Wednesdays at Opti- tary gym, Glenwood and local hospitals for infant* days. For Adult Literacy mat are suggested. Robert mEyes, Westland Super Treadwell in Westland. For who die. Contact Maty J%*» enrollment or additional Cassidy is the certified Vision Center, 35184 Cen an appointment or infor* ntek for patterns and ittfta- Information, call Jaziercise instructor. Sign tral City Parkway, West mat ion, call Kendolynn mation, (313)534*04»6. LesuTlette Douglas, (734) up at the front desk at the land. Call (734) 427-5200. 722-3660. Westland Friendship Cen Goodchild, (734) 721-0827, VETERAN'S HAVtt* Leader, Michcle, (7341 422- ter wcalH734) 722-7632. 1726; secretary, Karen, CANDUUQHT VMH Veteran's Haven operates a SMORNINaOUT (734)729-6368. The Wayne County chapter car^hoatrettuipei aiid real "" Children, ages newborh to fHAVEl OftOUF of Mothers Against Drunk estate donation prograati. 6, and their mothers are The Travel Group meets 1 PURUC SPCAKINO Drivers will hold its-annual Donations are tax* invited to a Mom's Morning p.m. two Fridays a month The Westland Easy Talk candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. deductible. For inform* Out 9-11:30 a.m. every in the Westland Friendship ers Toastmasters Club No. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at St. . tion, call (734) 728*0527/_ Thursday at Newburg Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, 6694 (formerly Holy United Methodist Church, unless a trip or program is John's Lutheran Church, CAMEIOTHALL Smokemasters) teaches on Ann Arbor Trail planned. Programs include 13115 Telegraph at Northv Camelot Hall Conv^asttMif public speaking at the lin**, ip Tnvlor. between Wayne and New* speakers, films, celebra cTnh's wpfk.lv m*>ptinp;<< fivUl Center seeks volunteers to. burgh, Livonia. Children tions of birthdays and The event is an opportuni spend time with resident*, p.m. Thursdays at Denny's ty for people who've lost are grouped together by weekly door prizes. There Restaurant. 7725 N. providing an activity c* a, ages in rooms with two is an $8 membership fee for loved ones or who've been one-on-one pursuit such M Wayne Road next to Wc-st- seriously injured in a caregivers per room. The Westland residents. CaU land Shopping Center. Call reading to blind people** program is an optional co (734) 722-7632, drunken driving crash to just talking, The fadHtyis • John Elbe at (7341 326- join together. (^Iwmxtfpkdv^ op, with parents working MONTHtY MEAL/DANCE 5419. at 35100 Ann Arbor T**ft:; once each month. Call (734) Call the MADD office at goes back in time to the The Wayne-Ford Civic in Livonia. Forinfon^a- 422*0149. (734)721-8181 to have tion, call Esther or Diana iher Columbus when the League schedules its senior names put into the pro in the Activity Depart string instrument used. Wild- meal for people 50 and m FOR YOUR gram. A bell will be rung as ment, '734V 522-1444, lk- School student* hmttih • older 11:45 a.nv to 4 P- each name is remembered 27. HISTORIC on the first Sunday of each HEALTH at the vigil. month at the league hall, PFT-A-PfT WESTIAND MUSRUM HEAMNS IMPAIRED MADD organizers ask that on Wayne Road two blocks The Pet-A-Pet animal via*- The Westland Historical Self-Help for Hard of Hear participants have a slide south of Ford. Cost is $5 for tation program pT&vide*: :-• Oeon sessions. The younger Farmington Road south of Museum is open 1-4 p.m. ing People Inc. iSHHH) for made of a favorite photo of members and $7 for non- pet therapy with the hetp - pupils attend Tuesdays West Chicago in Livonia, is Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne Western Wayne County U the loved one so that it can members. The meal uf vuiuuLwi*. Pets slftrflld ajidThurBdays, other holding registration Class Read, between Marquette an international tsofiorvf;} be shown at the vigil. Mail includes beer, beverages, be friendly, well-behaved, pupBfi on Mondays and es meet Monday-Wednes and Cherry Hill. Call (734) education organization of them to MADD, P.O. Box dancing to big-band music and must have current vac* Wednesdays. A Friday day-Friday afternoons and. 326-1110. hard-of-hearing people, 85570, Westiand, MI enrichment class is also Tuesday-Thursday morn and door prizes. Call (734) their relatives and friends! cinations. There is a $5 FRtCNOSMEET 48185. available. The preschool is ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. 728-5010. devoted to the welfare and membership fee. Volnntear Friends of the Westland The Wayne County chapter «* 1421S. Venoy, West- Little Lambs is a nonprofit, interests of those who can opportunities'exist at Hope Historical Museum meet at WORK REFERRAL also has extended an invi land. Call (734) 728-3559. •nondiscriminatory not hear well. SHHH mwi* Nursing Care Center, MaaN 7 p.m. the second Tuesday Information Center Tnc, tation to its new victim preschool. Call (248) 471- at .7 p.m. the second garet Martin, (734) 721-, . •MBCNCfrY CO-OP of January, March, May, refers workers to elderly support groups. 2077. Wednesday of each month 2821, 7 p.m. the thir* The Garden City Co-op July, September and people who need help. The The groups will meet 7 in the Allan L. Ereaku- Tuesday of the month, awl nursery has openings for OAftflELD CO-OP November at the Westland program is for people inter p.m. the third Wednesday Medical Building next to Marquette House, Lara* .preschool classes for ages Garfield.Cooperative Meeting House, 37091 ested in providing trans of each month at the Michj- Johnson, (734) 425*1681, portation, yard work, Garden City Hospital, ft.>ii Ctntn D.ili/*," r*^f* ^ ,^~.4• 18 months through age 4. Preschool offers programs Marquette, between New- £C*1^ .JfetilA* ± l>llh.l. LJUOI. lU^ur b Inkster Road between War 10:30 a.m. the second Tots class meets on for children 18 months to 5 burgh and Wayne roads. housework, etc. Workers edat 12111 N Telegraph ren and Ford. For inform.i- Wednesday of the month. Wednesday mornings, and years. It is at Cass Elemen Call President Jim can specify the type of work in Taylor. For more infor tion, call Robin Lcitner at There are also openings at <3U and 4-year-olds meet tary, 34633 Munger, south Franklin at (734) 721-0136. they are willing to perform mation call the above-listed . (734 )595-0194 or Ginny Garden City Hospital, H«£days and Thursdays. of Six Mile and west of Everyone is welcome. and the communities they MADD number. Schroeder at the Garden PttVentJti involvement is Farmington Road in Livo want to work in. Call (734) Stacy Suida, (734r«&8^ '"""'" City Hospital Audiology required. Call Kelli at (734) nia-Call (734) 462-0135. 422-1052. 4392, 3 p.m. the fourth ' Department, 1734 i 458- Thursday of the month.' jtil-rtoa. MMUHM BLOCKS FOR SENIORS DYEt CENTER 3408. AT THE Building Blocks Preschool The Wayne-Westland CASINO T*R» St Jtol Pwjschoei, 7506 in Faith Lutheran Church, School District's Dyer SCREENINGS UBRARY A MGM Grand Detroit bikater Road north of War- 30000 Five Mile, between Senior Adult Center has Free breast and Pap FRIENDS OF LIBRARY SCHOOLS -Casino trip is being pre ran Avenue in Dearborn Middlebelt and Merriman activities Monday through screenings are available ^t The Friends of the William FRWT sented by Bianco Tours in Heights, has «noming and in Livonia, has morning Thursday at the center, on Oakwood Hospital Annapo P. Faust Public Library The Wayne Memorial Higfe cooperation with the Senior i afternoon classes ftjr3jdTh~ and afternoon classes for 3- Marquette between Wayne Ms Center, on Annapolis group meets at 7 p.m. the School Instrumental Muftie Resources Department 3» and 4-year-olds. Regis and 4-year-olds. A pre- and Newburgh roads. Mon- west of Venoy in Wayne. second Tuesday of each fund-raiser continues -'.' \ •' (Friendship Center). It will - tration has begun. Call kindergarten readiness days. Senior Chorus at V3fl Appointments an siln'it^ '" month at the library, 6123 through Nov. 29. Ft** ia leave the Friendship Cen- (313) 274-6270. class for 5 year olds and a p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts uled on a first-come, first- Central City Parkway Call . hei rig mm m The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, NuVEMBKR 25, 1999 Helping each other we BY SUE MASON who lives in Muskegon whom I 'With November being Nation who had done it for three or four STAFF warren •mjuon4kw.horaecomin.net met as a child through a support al Adoption Month, The Gal years and whose sons had gotten group." loways want to get the word out older, When Maria Galloway's kid FFC has about 150 member about support groups like FFC. "We're going on our seventh ney problemn made having chil families living in Wayne, Oak Yes, they say, there is a lot of year as coordinators," said Jeff. dren an impossibility, she and land, Macomb and Washtenaw information out there, but it's "It's.'more or les* a labor of. love," husband Jeff turned to foreign counties. It has an elected board important for families with for "Jason really looks forward to adoption. that meets monthly at each eign adoptees to have one on-one seeing his buddies," Maria For the Allen Park couple, other's homes. The four counties contact with a similar family. added. "But I know there'll' come there was no question about the are split into six areas with lead "It's so vital and important to a time when he doesn't want to country. ers who hold monthly meetings meet other families no matter do it, By age 8 or 9. they want to "Jeff is* a Korean adoptee," said at area restaurants or members' where the: children are from," be like other kids." Maria. "His mom and dad had homes. said Maria. "The parents share a With that in mind, the Gal three girls and adopted four The support group meets common goal of the kids and the loways are looking to start a pre- more children from Korea.* He September through May and kids meet other kids their age teen group with activitiesgeaxtoL was adopted in 1958." holds group activities around the from their birth country." for older children, things like The Galloways adopted their four-county area, activities such "I can identify with what the pizza parties and roller-skating. First child -'Jason, who's now 8 as a fall hayride at Middleton children go through," said Jeff years old - in 1991, During the Berry farms in Lake Orion and who also belongs to an adult Going home process, the agency they were the upcoming Dec, 11,Christmas adoptee support group. "I grew An Amer-Asian (part Korean working with told them about a party at Joy Manor in Westland. up in Lincoln Park and at that and part American), Jeff has support group and suggested "We're involved with the Kore time there were no other racial been back to his homeland twice STAFF PSOTO BTTOM HAWLBT they see if they liked it. an (Methodist) Church in Ann groups. I was called names like - once with Maria to get Jason How about It?: Sister Elizabeth Ann (left) and Evelyn Nine years and the addition of Arbor," said Maria. "We share 'gook' and 'slant eyes.' It was a and the second', time by himself Munday practice their sales technique for Zonta Club daughter Emily, 5, later, they information and celebrate the different, time, a different Culture tOjpick up Emily of Northwest Wayne County's annual Koezc'nuts and are the coordinators of Families Korean New Year's Day. The when my parents adopted. "It was Very emotional going candy sale going on now. for Children, a support group for Korean Presbyterian Church in "Adoption is not a big deal back to Korea in 1991," he said. families who have adopted chil Southfield sponsors a Korean now. There's a lot more network "My mom and dad went in 1963 dren from foreign countries. cultural camp where the. chil- ing and information out there-." and had home movies;"! had an Most members have adopted dren learn about the culture, the The Galloways have found image of Korea from that, but it children from Korea, but there songs and draw pictures. that most families join when was so different. utiri..- i _ ,. 1.-..1. *i_ ..„„ j also are youngsters from China, "VVt also have an adupliuii their children are small and tend VMlfc-fl 1 nttln utitft iTic* stvunu Zonta club feels Japan and India. seminar in the spring and bring to drop out by the time the kids time, I~felt more-comfortable. I "I knew a little about it (the in the different adoption agen are teenagers. fell in love with the country, the supporCgroup) from when my cies, and Dr. Linda Yellin does They speak from experience. people and the customs. Now. I parents were adopting," said programs on adoption issues" They took over the job of coordi feel proud to be Korean." like a nut' sale Jeff. "I'm 42 and I have a friend nating the group from a man The Galloways know Jason Get the word out will want to go back some day. Evelyn Mundy has sold a lot of Members are selling a selec and when he's ready they will nuts and candies. A charter tion of nuts and candies some in take him, member of the Zonta Club of glass cani«t*»rs, at prices ranging "Emily and Jason know they Northwest Wayne County, which from $10 to $26 and packaged 5 'ire adopted >?r>d Jfs^n h^* been ,.tn«*niJ ,' « 1 fi^O /*i.—"r. knrn .m ~* 1 w • « owittu til luf < J, ^iit o UCCA-I •-»». n * c for gift giving. Weather didn't stop running asking questions," Maria said. in the club'? annual major fund Money raised by the club from "We tell the kids they've been raiser, the Koete sale and fashion show Americanized," said Jeff.,"We Sister R I i z a h p t h ' A n n . thegoe s to both local and niterua- tell them we can't change the newest club member, is getting tior/al project? like the Amelia of America's 1st auto race color of their skin. We teii them we can't chuniTf thpir hpntrtcp her first taste, so to speak; of the Earhart Scholarship supports pi'MLCSS. C t:- women graduate students in the Macy's De tary engines. At best, they aver race for Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving but they can be proud of it." Mundy is a founder and HOOKED fields of aerospace-related sci partment Store aged 12 to 15 miles an hour. Day. People interested in more owner/operator of Mundy s- ON HISTORY ences and engineering and J. L. Hud Ironically, Chicago, which.7 The exhibition run pitted the information about Families for Sports Medicine, established in son began hosted the race, had just that Illinois-based Mueller Manufac Children can call the Gailuwavs 1946 She retired two years ago Locally, "he^ciub support's d e 1 i g h : n g year banned autos from public, turing Company's entry - at dV.i' :189- 1S46 or Area 4 lead and was recently honored by the Seedlings Braille Books lqr Chil crowds with streets to protect bicyclists and equipped with an award-win ers Jim and Lis,? Nelson at ' 24¾ \' • , t •. ,', T\ .•, "! Tr'l I •rtrtf^ \ L' t--'-i /-• - --1 * • I •• T* dren, the Women's Resource Thanksgiving pedestrians. A photo exists of ning, European Benz engine - 229-2677. 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Sunday Worship 8:00 fr10:4 ? a.m. Wednesday P**!** Service 6:00 p.m. Nurmmry Rrovtdmd Wednesday Children. Youth & Adult Bible Study 7:00 -*:oo p.m. Mow On Thm Radio 6:30 a.m. Monday • WYUR 1310 AM w&mwmmmtM ! .[ii,: • 11 .HI "mi" •* 1 1 .-^ , •,;•• ,.. .„;., ,,^. , CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH . ..-;. i *> , ,^:¾ --E -r, ': - s,- ^^'S'Sr'f^:!: '^' ' Brightmoor Tabernacle Rev. Luther A. Worth. Sr. Pastor "ill i-Mi •liinilli iii I il If. lllw^kMlii fajiiilai .nii'* i iii'M ;" - Rev, Robert Bayer. Assist. Pastor — Two locations to serve you — Assemblies of God • Calvin C. Rate, Pastor . ST.TIMOTHY CHURCH, USA LIVONIA A CANTON 1 ! GENEVA PRES8YTER1AN CHURCH (U.S-A.) 26555 Franklin Rd.. Southfiekf, MI 1-6%* Telepipb • We« of Holiday Inn • 248/352-4200 X 16700 Nawtajrgri Road ,.,.. S835 Sftaac-: Rd.. Ca"c« 14175 RirmingTon Ftf ^M^ 46001 Warren Road 8:45 Family Sunday School Hour * Wednesday 7K» pm "Fimily Night" Livonia • 734-464-4*44 ,•' M . (734)459-0013 (N. of I-96) JHf (West of Canton Center) Sunday'School torA N Ages: 9-30a.ru. ' •Br : Simtty aoraha? t Sunday School Sunday Worship 8:30 am & M Sunday Worship 9:30 am 10:00AM_- Pastor Calvin C. Rat* Family Worship 11:00 a. m. - Cfllt -' 9tO0t1tO0i.ni. 11:00 am • Sunday 3chooJ 10:45 am , . > cducawxi Far aa / Sunday acnoot tf:4b am \r (734)414-7422 "Why2K7" I he Uoor to God's flans ChltOCTi ProvMmd • H^m^mppmH ACCM*/W» (734) 522-6830 ^^ watt Site at http/'www.ccaa.edu/- fcmcos Rev. Dr. Janet Nobte-ftichafdson, Pastor Qur R«*0y^f** V>' H**nnt} tnd Swgnr Crpairw? 6:30 PM - Pastor Calvin C. Ratz fTitp-.//wwwunlOkal.corrv'-sttlmotfTV 24-Hour Prayrr tint 248412-620) FIRST •RIMYTKIAH CHURCH • k ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Mam & Church • (734) «&3-«464 20805 MiddWwH i™ iim^s M.*MIM Risen Christ Lutheran f ifiYitngton Hilh, Mich. 46250 Ann Arbor Road nmavTM Rosedale Gardens (J MINS Waal of Srwtrtmii 8:30 *.m.. •:*) am. 1110D a.m. Presbyterian Church (USA) WOR5HIP SERVICES Sunday School 4 Nur»ar>*30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. S Catbo^ChwIft School /n is! s/so November 28 ' A«na.«Liventa SM*a**«*ia«-* Biblical Storytvlilng j JSMK^^^ I Storiat of JMU* [ Svn ft»4^c»>a^AtttO« L UNITED ,;. ^'•affPNW^*.-. ^.-. laaaiaiaalM^taa^afaBaaaawM T (7I4>3M-03S7 36600 Ann Arbor Tra« batwaan Wayne * Newtourgh Rds 422414ft fivadaV W»ral% ftfMfw - TTW at»i 1O«O0 Worehlp Setvteea * Sunday Sdwol i.V'i'-' '.^.ii-i-'.^.^t-H^^iJjiAH. , jjjB^gR^^sSSJBifisii *60Al1*0*.m. iiiiliifa^l^ilyhl^l^^ ii ^KIHiiiimi I AaWajM senea: •gt—jgjjjjgaw aaaaa^aaaaaaaaaa^aaaaaK K^BB^BaVHaattdBaanBaaaaatal A ^MBKadaaaaaaaaaaaaaataaaat aa*. •! afsWlMn^BalaBaaaalHW 4 ^a^ ^^^BBBBBl^^P ^li*»^» M^V^na^M 'aT^a^aln|B^|BBraa^VV1^p P^1 '••W^M^pll • dw "BetMehem Bound" fl I /*--'•» B a«)«i^i»i aa^petm^n tajarof aap inpffw ftjuaWttCirWrCH R^NPl mm «lvVpNHa| W 9t30aUML rfL-^:.i.a L- For Tit* Journay" "W" i *^*i CaataThlaW ^^Mmk'iJf'AMm _N.arlMai-aiMMajt.citaa' fcPmp^aiaferAflAaW r?i5iaSa^aiuuM .• sStSi^^---1?^ ff^aaaVPta^Mawarff-Oh «t>oa?3 •JaWa8BBLti^^ mmm ••aMl The Observer £ Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 >«7 Listings for the Religious News • Garden City Presbyterian ^^••^^"wfT"" live* of those leas fortunate, lews under. A package deal af three should be submitted in writing Church will have a Thanksgiv educated, lea* hopeful and less meals for $9 is available, if no later than noon Friday for the ing service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, knowledgeable of the gospel of ordered by Nov. 28. Reservation* next Thursday $ issue. They can Nov. 24, at the church, 1841 Christ. can be made by calling the be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, Middlebelt Road, Garden City. For more information, call church office at (734) 522-6830 livonia 48150, or by fax at For more information, call the Sonja Styles at (248) 474-3444 • Trinity Lutheran Church (734) 591-7279. For more infor church at (734) 421-7620, will have Advent supper and ser mation, call (734) 953-2131. •UMKIT DAY* Alderagate United Methodist vices Wednesday, Dec. I, 8 and Garden City Presbyterian Church will have a Red Cross 15, at the church. «830 Wayne The First Church of Christ, Church and the Church of Christ Madonna Uni*«r*ity will blood, drive 2-8 p.m. Monday, Road, between Joy Road and Scientist, will have a Special ser in Livonia are serving as drop-off hold an AdTjyat rttrtfttv Nov. 29, in the Fellowship Hall Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. There vice on Thanksgiving Day for *ites for the American red "Christmas: A Time for Girt- of the church, 10000 Beech Daly wilt be a simple aupper at 7 pjta. P people to feel more of God's Cross's Blanket Days. ins," 9 sum, to fi p.m. Satur Road. Radford. Call f313r937- and worship service at 7;30 p.m. beneficence, to express their People are asked to bring day, Dec, 4, in tfc* Founder** 3170 for a blood donation which will center around remem heartfelt thanks for the good slightly used of new blankets to Room and Univenfty Ch*p*l appointment. bering the hungry,and needy of God haA for all, whether or not it the w«r!d. Midweek offerings Garden City Presbyterian, 1841 in the Residence Hall on th* WOMEN'S SERVICE is presently felt. will go to the ELCA Worki Middlebelt Road, Garden City, campus at Schoolcraft and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church The service will be at 10:30 between 9:30 a.m. und noon Sun 1J*V*O in Livonia. Hunger Appeal For more infor will have its aiiiiuu] wuuieiV* mation, call '734) 427-2290 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, at the days through Jan. 2. Blankets The Rev, Edward Prui of Advent service and cnxhe dis church, 1100 W. Ann Arbor also can be dropped off at Gar- St. Raphael Catholic Church play at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec NElfV NNLLENtHUM . Trail, north of Harvey Street, 4efrCity Park, Merrnnan and in Garden City" will" lead the 1, at the church, 27475 Five Mile "Can the new millennium Plymouth. For more information, Cherry Hill roads, after the activities. Road, Livonia.. There will, be a change your life?" will be call the church at (734) 453- Santa parade Saturday, Nov. 27. The day-long retreat will tea reception following^the ser addressed by David Degler• of 0970. Look for the Blanket Days sign. include prayer, quiet reflec vice. For more information, call Xitshvilie, Tenn., at a public lee-' • Families dressed in Pilgrim The church hopes to collect tion, conference*, a reconcili the church at (734) 422-1470 ture at 7 30 p.m. Thursday, Dec, attire will greet the congregation 8,000 blankets for the Red Cross, ation service ajwl titurgy. 2, at the First Church of Chri&t, ADVENT SERVICES and guests for the annual which will distribute them to The public is invitad. th«»' Scientist. 1100 W. Ann Arbor Christ Our Savior Lutheran Thanksgiving Eve s*rvkes 7 homeless, domestic violence and cost of the retreat is $12, Road, •Plymouth.- ,• Church invites the public to p.m. Wednesday, Nov 24, at teen runaway shelters in Wayne, including lunch and refresh Degler has a master's degree nay. Bsnsans rnsi remember "One Night in Bethle Trinity Presbyterian Church, Oakland and Macomb counties. ments. in journalism'from. Ohio Univer hem* during Advent services 10101W. Ann Arbor Road, Ply People can drop off blankets 2- For reservations or mote istry office at (734) 432-5419. sity. He is in the full-time prac 7.30-8 p.Hi. Wednesday. Dec 1 $ mouth. 4 p.m. daily Saturday, Nov. 27, information, call Deacon Gene Reaeryations must be made tice of Christian Science healing. and 15, at the church. 14175 The service recreates the wor through Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Deojariais in the cAm]wi nun- byDee^T .•:':.. * .v^'':' ynu BCAfMftMMtM Farmington Road, Livonia. ship services attended by the Pil Church of Christ, 15431 Merri- nKif BBwnnnv* Drama, music and a brief mes grims Who met at' Old South main Road at Five Mile Road, 'The topic for the Thursday, sage will help worshippers focus- Church in Boston. For more Livonia..For more information, Dec 2, meeting of New Begins an Church will have a free semi pastor of the Detroit Metropoli on the history-changing events of information, call,( 734) 459-9550, call the church at (734) 427- nar, "Is Mormonism. Christian?," tan United Methodist Church nings, a grief support group, will Bethlehem 2000 years ago, Kach be ''MakingIt through the Hoii- • Christ Our Savior Lutheran R743 presented hy the Rev. Luke Wil will be the guest speaker at 6 L of the three weeks will tocus on a J - T- "T-l_ r Tk-r , , „ ,.-.'U ^^ ^ -.*• .-* T Church will present a Thanks \H COHCEHT son, executive director of the p.m. Sunday, Nov, 28vat The different scene in Bethlehem - uni luc f;fuup niu Cieet at i giving Eve service at 7:30 p.m. David Weaver and the Trio p.m, L-IT St. Matthew's United Institute for Religious Research, Gathering at Clarenceville Unit "At the Inn" on Dec. 1. "In the. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the will bring their Gospel music to Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six at 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, ed Methodist Church, 20300 Field*-" on Dec. 8 and "Near the church,. 14175 Farmington Road, the Plymouth Church of the Mile, eti^t of'Merriman, Livonia. in the sanctuary of the church. Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Stable* on Dec. 15, Livonia Nazarene, 4580 W Ann Arbor The program is for people suffer- 7 40000 W. Six Mile Road, The eon of a United Methodist There will be a fellowship din The service will feature music by Road, Plymouth Sunday, Nov. s liYi: a» the result of the death of a Northville. Child care will be minister, his special interests ner 5-6 p.m. prior to the sen.'ices the Christ Our Savior Choir, the 28. The group will perform at 6 loved one. There are no fees, For available for children through include providing ministries and mid-week classes* and confir Cherub and Chorister Choirs, p.m. more information, call the age 4, For more information, call where the church can enable its mation classes 6-7:20 p m, The Sunday School Singers, instru • Proclaim, with soloist Jim church at • 734J 422-6038. Marv the church at (248) 374-7400. members to grow in their ability cost of the meals will be $3.50 for mentalists and the Jubeliation Kitchen will be in concert at 4 to exercise their faith by engag ..,1..1.., *n r,.~ ..LMJ-.. ~ -- o 1 o lyn Wilkinson at <248'i 380-7903. THE QATHERffta rtUUUJ, *<, IU1 inuiM^W <»£<- History from page B5 ^^^Farm^^"* Fraaar Fir • Douglas Fir him off Not unlike accidents on car's driver,, debilitated by Blue Spruce • Scotch Pine streets and expressways today, exhaustion and cold, had to be White Pine -<-<-<-<-€:-<-<-«-<-<-<-< A his quadricycle skidded into a replaced, and his unconscious We aftaktf and bale. The ditch, damaging the differential observer had to be carried off in .^c .< «<*<«< ^< «< <-< ~<-C-<->< BOUCHANS housing and putting an end to a cutter. Charles King, later Location: 796 Warren Rd. Assure Freshness. holiday that day's driving. noteworthy in Detroit automo Ustween fljntiac Trait and Whitmore Cut your own tree" Lake RJ, in Ann Arbor Twp; 2 FARMS TO SERVE YOU season is The night before the resched tive history, took the controls -<-<*<*< «<-<-<.<-e-*-<-* and finished the course. "^ Pine • Spruce hectic uled'race,'a hUzzard descended Tuesday-ThufftftJty 2-d*tk, or by appt. Drive to & Thru Fieias on the city. Rising and falling Since all entrants broke one — 603-2717 t(T»«) acta-Boest 'Wf'."••'.' enough.t„so temperatures left wires and rule or another, the judges took .:.,.-. .-,.. •••• s.;,^''^-!' iJ,y:. 1||iPrl"5aS1 Ma.iirwiHe Rd t- B^'levitle Mi train and trolley tracks encased a^week to decide the victors. In • Pine * Spruce • Fir not make some in ice A hard crust and ruts of the end, everyone was a winner; wtvrtm Ctiiiia Cnve Bbmtets sorted n-eei won 1 w*90rt */aw Sinn a»ut &ee*enps omv packed snow hampered travel. The Duryea ^ prize, and Calling All memories for the Mueller second. Awards were (734) 097-0400 Even with horse -drawn ricrap Families!!! (734) 09S-S483 your era clearing the way, road condi also handed out for design, work tions eliminated all but six of the manship and technical excel Thornhollow, IV* Honor all TTpe ^arm Coupons^ family by 100 entrants. Among those com lence, noise, odor, vibration con trol and safety. going to a peting for the astounding top Tree Farm Christmas- prize of $2,000 were the Duryea Not the earliest Cut your own and the Mueller. Chrhtmat Trees! Tree Farm A carnival atmosphere accom You may be surprised to find that these primitive, turn-of-the- Firit quality trees at a reasonable price On***- airain »«• h*vr * (W »fle<-Uon panied the spectacle. Crowds 1 this year! conturv autos were not the earli and friendly service too i>f ln»*>>. All mitt**. cheered and jeered along the : l*»ln <»f }«-«-»tnuiti,.. way, Sleiglv bells jingled. est. 9elf propelled carriages. Thomhollow Tree Farm D»tt|(la» He, Fr«Mlw Hr, & Inventors had been working on Engines rumbled and backfired. 44387 Hull Rd„ Belleville BHIMIM lln Richardson It's reported that 200 kids threw the idea for 125 years' The first. K«v(«h PlM* A Wkltf Pint. a French design in 1770, was a 734-69» 3709 Tree Farm snowball* at policemen near the VMnV-MKMNlMT.CvVv/lpldroPMiPlnniRV^M He* ****** # k XT m 1i m*n* CtfiiMr Mirty for an ft*W#c ffwcfPHk, finish line. Twenty people partic rogue eufitraption remembered 1-94 *xi1 1 »0, s mmmmm mtm i^Mii The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 more fromparent s In Chapter 4 of "Healthy est, open and respectful. Each • R*m*mb*r, Mdi diHd •virtually t**ks to express their sexuality and to will be tested by time and event* Teen; Facing the Challenges of side needs to listen to the Other. make responsible decisions. In in your teen's life. It is a good Young Uvea," Alice McCarthy • Parents and caregivers need answers to tMr own question*; It I* b+rt If thof* other words, your teen needs to idea to be realistic about the present* an overview of issues to be sure that discussions about answers com* from you or a trusted reJattvs or know where you stand. Bear in fears and pressures your teens parents and caregivers need to sexuality and sexual activity are rrfond. mind that you do not own your face on a daily basis. consider as they discuss sexuali held in « quiet place, free of child, nor control his or her The environment today is ty with their teen. interruption and stress. It is not thinking- You can influence your faster paced and perhaps more Teens want to hear more from a good idea to combine tasks your child. Remember, each Try to" communicate teen's decisions but cannot make dangerous than when you were a their parents about sex. values with this kind of discussion. child eventually seeks answers Everywhere the researchers decisions for him or her. teen. Sometimes, teens are more and relationships, according to • Adolescents who say they to their own questions; it is best for the National Campaign to Make sure that your teen capable intellectually than they James Jaccard, distinguished know all there is to know about if those answers come from you Prevent Teen Pregnancy went, knows the facta about pregnancy are emotionally. Let them know professor at the State University sexual issues do not know any or a trusted relative or fritnd. the teens told them they want to and'sexually transmitted dis you will always be there. Li a Leu of New York in Albany, who has more than other teens, State All too often, peers and televi eases including HIV and AIDS. to them when they need help studied information from 20,000 ments such as "I know every hear more from their parents sion become the source of refer about sex, values and relatipn- If you cannot provide informa without judging or criticizing students in grades 7 through 12. thing" should be disregarded; ence, Parents and caregivers tion yourself, find someone who them for getting stuck in their parents and caregivers must. ships. Contrary to popular opin Contrary to popular expecta who make sex education an can and ask him or her to talk thinking. Your help in an emo take responsibility for providing ion, kids care about what adults tions, kids care about what ongoing process - something nor with your teen. tional crisis could lead to lasting adylts think, even though par helpful information, think. mal to discuss - can save them Most importantly, find out awareness. ents and other adults often say ..M- Pox. adulta who- know-that- Even though ypu might be selves and their teens from the when, how tmd-how-much infor —.'MKaLth*. Teens; Finingdha they feel awkward discussing sex their child is sexually active, uneasy about your conversation, awkward, one-time, big deal con Challenged of Young Liut's" by and relationships with teens, who discover that their daugh you should not stop trying to mation about HIV your student versation about sex. They might Alice McCarthy coats $14.95 plus that ihey are not sure what to ter is pregnant, that their communicate, You can always is learning at school. In many even save their teen's life. $3,50 shipping and handling, . say, or that teenJ do not listen unmarried son is a father, or say, "I am uncomfortable with states, HIV education is mandat The following guidelines come anyway. that their teen has HIV, the this discussion, but please know ed by law; the quantity and qual and is available through Bridge from the American Academy of Communications Inc., 1450 Pil "Don't nag or lecture," says issues are complex. how important I believe it is." jje ity.of the education varies. Pediatrics regarding what to tell grim Road, Birmingham 48009. Jaccard, a researcher with the At such a time it is important very clear aboirt your values': Try" to be "available to your teens about sex. Well before they National Longitudinal Study of to remain as cool as possible and The more you listen to what your teen, no matter what. Teens Fur more information or tv order reach their early teens, both Adolescent Health. "Listen to to use these problem-solving teen is saying, the greater tend to live for today. Discus the book, call (248t 646-1020 or boys and girls should already what your adolescent has to say strategies: define the problem, chance of keeping lines of com sions you and your teens, have order by e.-muil at bridgecomm know: with an open mind. Express your carefully discuss options, seek' munication open. and decisions you make together ^aol.com feelings and expectations." community resources and evalu • The basics of sexual "plumb Become aware of the world Dr. Jaccard outlines central ate your direction. It is a time to ing," that is, the names and your teen lives in, Talk to a facts in communicating with dp away with ranting and anger functions of male and female sex friend, buy some teen maga ANNIVERSARIES teens about sexual activity. ana to be supportive about a dif organs. zines, and visit your public These are; ficult life experience for a son or O The purpose and meaning of library'. Read as much as you can Geppert ... • Parents and caregivers tend daughter. puberty (moving into young about teen sexuality and be pre Henry and Lorraine Geppert of to underestimate the sexual Practical suggestion* include womanhood or young manhood). pared to be opesv And honest in. Livonia,recently celebrated their activity of their children. They further serious discussions about • The function of the menstru your conversations. 50th wedding anniversary with a may talk to their children about the value of abstinence and fami al cycle (period). Go to school and read the dinner at Th^, Whitney for family sexual issues at around 12 years ly values. Providing contracep • What sexual intercourse is health lessons offered to middle and friends, given by their chil of.age, but statistics show that a tive information, seeking medi and how women become preg school and high school students. dren. number of children are sexually cal services and treatment are nant. ^1 Follow up with your student's They are 48-^jear residents of active at this age. It is important important. Once youf child becomes a teacher, if you have any ques Livonia and have four married to talk about sexuality before teenager, the focus of your talks tion? about the lessons. Join daughters. your child becomes sexually Dangers of ignorance about sex'should shift, You with your school in seeing to it He worked as a engineer at active, There are numerous myths should begin to talk to your teen that positive, constructive, thor- Detroit Edison 9 Adults talkin** to their chil about sex, sexuality and sexually about the social and emotional AtifrK !rvfVi**Tv*atirtrt \a t cussions inio one-way "lectures. If these topics of discussion are- !;*: • sK*- This will not work with adoles vefy difficult for you, then per cents. Communication, in this haps there is a friend or family area as in every other area with member whom you trust and your adolescent, should be hon~ who has a good rapport with 19th Annual Arts & Crafts Show Christmas Shopping at Mercy High School ;^T.i-w:i —_^*LJV r£*; i 4 ^ Mercy High School .^ Kj&fV; 29300 W. 11 "Mite Road K'SfcV,;. ' Enter 2nd gate east of Mtddtebei! 248/476-8020ext 236 • >M SB •' SJk '•^fc ;. 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Mark your cMen&m rid orkbrdtr with Ifi- «n of u« to jpour hw« s cawnt We know yew by heart. m •> w- •: A^W^^MM mA,^ m>r-*h- 0 m- 2*:M>8it :>ouififIPI*! 'Rn -^. '•«'.!' •.' :"!•'• -I'.' < "irM* ' t nfcn *-r4rP-r4h-'i'-. -. •W^WP W»W«P*J" •>M INSIDE: Grid playoffs, C5-6 Outdoor calendar, C7 L W page 1, Section C «""> fciniiS.i.J; •.«*«*»'' "•*£;.i •?!.?..>, iH-llinil'J' *"' hOir.l'ft/nijf ti).' iu ii. httj' <-'!?•• .;; nt j:r ( (!<11 Thiifsd.»>. NincEtiher 25. 1999 Spartans gain 8th in state Class A meet BY BRAD EMONS SPORTS WHITER beraonaeoe.homecomin.tiet . • Q1RLS SWIMMING • ••»•'/"•'• . . • .Grosse Pointe North and Michelle Aristeo finished 12th in Farmington Hills Mercy put on the 400 freestyle relay (3:44.03). quite a show in Saturday's state Other outstanding individual Class.A girls swim .finals'held, at performances were turned in by Oakland University. Clark, who took fiah in the 100 . North edged Mercy by winning butterfly (58.51); Katy.Bailan- the. meet's final event, the 400- tine, eighth in diving (349,60 yard freestyle relay, to claim the points); and senior Meghan coveted team title, 188-182. Moceri, ninth in the 500 Not to be outdone was the freestyle (5:08.37). effort of the Livonia Stevenson Another noteworthy perfor girls, who wound up a top 10 fin mance was turned in by Livonia ish, taking eighth with 66 points. Churchill senior . Angela "I thought we finished where I Simetkosky, who finished eighth thought we would," Stevenson in the 500 freestyle (5:07.65). coach Greg Phill said. "I said The 6-foot-2 Hum, who came before the season we'd be around to the Spartans from the Bulldog the top eight and we did. With Aquatic Club, could be zeroing in the exception of maybe one next season on Mary Schoenle's event, and that was not a guar^ Stevenson school record of 1:04 antee, I don't think we could in the 100 breaststroke. have scored any more points." ., "Being a freshman, I didn't For lanky Stevenson freshman know'that Andrea could go that Andrea Hum, it was a coming- fast," Phill said. "She handled out party. the pressure of the state meet She placed second behind very well. North's Kammy Miller in the "She could be dangerous the 100 breastroke with a time of of next three years. She never ceas STAFT PHOTO BY P*U HL18CHMANN 1:06.1. Miner's time was i:04.7i. es to amaze. She did very weii In the 200 IM, Hum took sixth for her first state meet" Spartan senior: Livonia Stevenson's Katie Clark took fifth place in the 100-yard butterfly at the state Class A in 2:10.6 after going 2:08.87 in Hum has a happy-go-lucky meet held Saturday at Oakland University. She was also a member of the third-place 200 medley relay team. Friday's preliminary heat. attitude around the pool, but she Hum also teamed up with known when to buckle down. effort. BaHanline's 12-djve total of the meet, although Gro»»e. North the first meet of the year "She's a pretty serious year- junior Lindsay Dolin, senior "It was a great swim for Katie 369.60 was also a personal best. Pointe North and Mercy duked it and I knew how good they were, Katie Clark and seniur Jessica round swimmer," Phill said. "She and it was nice to see because *To be among the the top eight out for the team crown. They deserved it. They've got Makowski for a third-place clock can go at it pretty hard in prac this is the first year in four she's divers — you're having a very "Our league, the Western some good swimmers. ing of 1:49.28, just missing the tice. But she's a very nice kid, u school-record of 1:48.8 set in friendly and smiles all the time." really been healthy," Phill said. good year," Phiii said. "I'd say it Lakes, did very well," Phill said. lL wa« a vtjry exciting place to 1997. Clark, beset by injuries her "She's a nice kid and a hard was her best showing of the "They had three of the top six be," This fnt?r«nm«» nf Hurt*, f;)»rk, first three years at Stevenson, worker. She earns whatever she year, no doubt." finishers in the 200 IM: Sti' complete state meet results Makowski and freshman also came through with her best gets," There were several subplots to "We swam Grosse Pointe on pQge C3. Miss Soccer going to MSU BY BRAD EMONS ence tournament. SPORTS WRITER This week Sled is one of three Michigan players bem on •Qoe.hom ecomm .net on the Midwest Region {'82 age group) vying this If the Michigan State University women's soccer week (in Tucson. Ariz, for a spot on the U.S. Youth program was looking for a boost, the Spartans Soccer Association's under-18 team. apparently got it by getting a verbal commitment The Midwest team, coached by former Livonia last weekend from a fellow Spartan— Livonia Churchill and Schoolcraft College women's coach Stevenson's Xndr** SJPH—_ ' • _ Nick O'Shea (now at Oakland University), will Selected Michigan's Miss Soccer last spring as a open with an exhibition game against the under-16 junior, Sied will sign an national team before playing teams from the West. NCAA letter-of-intent Feb. South and East regions. 2 with MSU. The other two Michigan players on the Midwest Sied, courted by schools; Region team are Plymouth Canton's Anne Morrell around the country, chose and Madison Heights Bishop Foley's Nicole MSU over Michigan, Ten Breger. nessee and Connecticut. I'm just going to go out and play my best," said "After awhile I decided I Si6d, who is an outside halfback. "It will be great if wanted to stay in-state so I make it, but if I don't, it will be fine; too. I'm not I could he closer to my going to worry about it." family — it was going to Sied, a three-time All-Observer first-team selec be either Michigan or tion, was an outstanding runner in middle school Michigan State," said and comes from an athletic family Sied, who has" helped. Her younger brother Marshall is a member of Stevenson to two state the Stevenson junior varsity football team. Anoth 3 DAYS OMY...SALE ENDS SUNDAY championships (1997-98) AndraaStod er brother, Keith, a seventh-grader at Holmes and one runner-up finish Michigan State bound Middie Schooi, piays soccer and basketball. (1999) in three seasons. "I Three of her uncles, twins Terry and Pat liked the coaches at Michi McClowry, along with Bob McClowry, all played gan State and 1 liked the atmosphere and the team football at Michigan State. a lot. Btit Sied admits her dad, Marshall, i« .a tf-M "Plus:, I know Tammy Anderson (MStTs assis football fan. tant coach). She waa my ODF' (Olympic Develop "My parents left it up to me, they didn't try to ment Program) coach for two years'' persuade me one way or another," Andrea said. "1 Sied, who had 10 goals and nine assists last year look at Michigan State as an opportunity to play as a sweeper, hopes to elevate head coach Tom right away in a program that is on the rise" Saxon's program. MSU will not only be getting an outstanding MSU finished 6* 12-3 overall and 3r6- 1 in the, Big player, but also a top-notch student. Sied, who haw Teh this fall, losing to No. 18-ranked and NCAA an interest in majoring in psychology, carries n 3.9 qualifier Michigan, 2-1, in overtime in the confer- grade-point average. 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SAN JOSE • 7:30pm on Fox Sport* Nef behind Julie NoUrse's game-high 23 points and 10 ProcmU/romtbtitvtmbemfittb* rebounds, r^*'*M )**** vr cti\v: >'r+i*n rWitiWift'" KMtttmdmx Hi MwatukmmftHfh Thnf ftnrift emtiBtUa't ChA Mttn Dttnt Farndnffton High prod uct Ama»da Porter chipped m with 1» points on eight WJR of II shooting from the floor. Fiorenti led Madonna ;;U':!r i •tri'.; mMrnr^,^ ; with 16 points, shooting ?•:- r-' -> OrhvM P. •; ! ^/'nru: TirLofc' ••van af nine from the floor. Enfield added 14 •*; )'fn [,'iv's Classifieds Soeiton poiat» tod nine rebound*, white Jackie Kocia (School Wii^lrtlif Y ' • -•:-/ V". •--:? f\m Fntt*f tn Win! craft College) contribuWd 10 point*. •?*•:;:# ~^} .-'.ihL1'.i •&••:!*' .A". T Mlllll.i|Jiii.«i N|*»«a>B-M|ll^l'wi il.pifilgltH.ip I Vld'l III I'l.i'lnl ,,^1-,, 'n \ in i i .11111111(1 1,, -..: ±r'' :•»•• • ',, : •.>.?;•-^-1 .1 \ tt hfcna^wi umiM** rm wmmmm The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1999 \m^^w ^y^9 STATE CUSS A GIRLS SWIM MEET RESULTS town ptmmuLA cutt A 2 1229, Hills Mercy, 5 15.43; 12. Krts utley. OMtUi CWWMffM tk PtVMM . W lireaatyte: 1, Abby Seskevlcs. Grand 5:.15.57. " tun SHMmentm* Heven. 23.64; 2. Amy McCmiotigh, Farm- 200 lraa«tyt« r*|*}>: 1. Gros»e Pomte Z*0M: ^mmmif^y' ,:&•:£>> ^gfljjiji* mmtojiw^ix*** Nov, 2« «t Oakland Unhwslty mgton Hills Mercy, 24.01; 3. Meiiisa North fKammy M'tler, Meli«a Jamertno, 1 Team ecoree: 1. Gross* Pointe North, Jamerino, G/o^se Pointe North. 24.09; 4, Mary Corniilie. Cafty P>per), 1:37 10; 2, £ Wfl^l^gMM»«Wjs;: •. ::- 188: 2, Farmington Hills Mercy, 182: 3- Jenna DeJonge, Zeeland, 24.22; 5. Eliza Ann Arbor Pioneer, 138,43; 3. Grand ^^^'h-Jj'^VW1^^^^' ' ••;; • / : ! 1 Ann Artjor Pioneer, 146; 4, Zeeland, 10Q; beth Posvar, Farmlngtqn Hills Mercy, HaVen, 1:38.54; 4. Grosse Pointe Sooth, ' iiw«^^'^ t«S^^'^ ^ 5. Ann Arbor Huron, 84; 6. Grand Haven. 24.37; 6. Urxteey Bedolla, Anh Aroo/ Pio 1 39.01; 5 Z eel and, 1 39.18; 6, Farrniral' *•*> «.* j^^s^^tfi^^'^^^i^ywpf'^V'. »4 J-*. >. v I.-IH+R. •••• 83; 7. BioomfleW Hills Lahser, 76; 8. LivO' neer, 24 59; 7. MeJis&a- Ptetras, Jenison, ton Hill* Mercy, 1;39 47; 7. BJoomfield :'" ^R^Tck»*» HSKU^'R^. nia Stevenson, 66; 9..Grosse Pointe 24,64; 8, Saree Hopdti, Mooroe, 24,72; 9 Hills Marian, 1:39.30 8. Ann Arbor Soutn, 41; 10. Btoomtietd Hills Marian, Rebecca Godek. Ann Arbor Pioneer, Huron. 1:40 15; 9, Brighton. 1:40.89: 10. •^$v ^ • iiij&miw 40; 11, (tie) Novt and Birmtn^ham Sea- 24,76.; 10. Steph Buckner, Battle Creek Bloomfieid Mill* Lahser. 1:40.91: 11. <>*•»* W» It I4«s it 12-iu iiftK-Rk. holm, 38; 13. East Ken.twood, 32; 14. iakeview, 24,93, 11. Ln Hipp, Tcpy, Pof<*ge r-«"t»9«, 1-41-.29: 1? Battle SoutrifteldLathrup. 24; 15, (ttel Farming' 25.15; 12. Courtney Greening, Traverse Creek Lakeview, 1:41.85. tun Hsrnsvtf acvil l^ort^^ C-£r>tfdJ, 2±, 17. City Central. 25.18. 10Q backatToka: 1 Sara Johnson :.- - .KiiiiiinfoA.Orw^n* Vi#w^ij-o>. *»: (lie) North Farmington a.nO Grdnd Bii»nc, One met or dtvtft£ i. Alison Riccooono •trn^alwn QptfOtt Country {% a03i, S Bloomfield HUis Lahser 56,58; 2. Drue 2.0, 19. Jettison, 18; 20. Ypsilanti; 16; 21. ypsil*iti, 431.95; 2. Emmy Miller, Oke |WR..I*(lllflH(,' .'>••..-•• Orwig, Zeelan'd. 58.42; 3. Katie Winkei- Howeil, 14; 22. (tie) BrtRhton- and Oke nws, 387 40; 3. Tonya McCarty. Walled ' InlWn^t w haus, Ann Arbor Pioneer, 58.57; 4 Mar inos,' 1.3; 24. Wailed Lake Western, 13, Lake Western, 364. 50: 4. Knsten Loreht^, St. &W*ii^O) vs. HopJtttH Endorsed Qy HhAlilNCj, & JOE CAGNON The Appliance \ Doctor" *?a#ptilef,CooliN G INC. on WJR Rwllo SALES • SERVICE INSTALLATION • REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING Ail MAKES rTimJia. AJBME^BI fl^Hav Fmmtly Ownod & Operated For Over 3Q Yean! 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Tfc* Warriow gears and start "It could be, but you get to the :'4#jfy; $&.$*.ffctal instead' of run for SHvfrdome and the scores are *rd («-4) a return fi^ to tto — the last one not as high as you think," Her be* to ftadMCfctfcotic Central „i^_ rington said. "If we get a few ,.,, -_^.^-jeRi The Hawks have given up ""• • •/. '.' tj.t^i'^'^.li'^^.^^ r- j,,r , _.3S*Siv:. a'/••:•",••/,'' ''••!'.'' • - '•.-•'.'• svers paising yards than they •fi.tmixx?;' -•;"•• .. •;:. •-••':.: ,- ••• -.:-. .-.--..- ••',.':'.'», 1 ,ffhpaVMl( Mtaf.'^Wy MtH|WWI -wk ^flfRf- \JftHm UWl IW' IMPffllaV df^*>' ntWUf -MiMMlH.NflMpBeJ -^ , woukfVe Hked in their last three 'SS ^ ""^pJl^ 1* ••'-f •* ^^HBp MnVBr e^VHB^BjBy 4eHlF P^^B^^^W*''^^W*"™^^*^B^'^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ff ^^^^e^^W W^BP^HBi ^•••W^WI W^'W^P^^^ ^W^e ^^^F^^ w^^ gafttea, toot Herrington believes t PwHteiiia**MM*K'4fMtee>**Pi. MMM tjpi«f C« HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Teacher BY DAV© gAUNDERS STAFV WRiTBE • DivittoTTTi The teacher - Brother Rice TzV.. . . . I, ' '[' . football coach AJ Fracassa - was Goebel'a TD runs capped 73- giving his student - former play and 50-yard drives, respectively. er and current U-D Jesuit coach Goebel finished with 151 yards Scott Merchant - a lesson in on 21 carries and Gioutfoe had humility. 117 yards oft 14 carries. The Warriors scored on their The-Warriors were ready to first two drives in the Division 2 put the game away on their first state semifinals Saturday at possession of the second quarter, Keyworth Stadium in Hamtram- but Goebel was hit in the back- ck. But.Merchant's'team hung field at the Cubs 15 and turned around, capitalizing on red zone the ball over. The Warriors held turnovers and a punt return for but fumbled the punt return at a touchdown, and were in posi their own 32 and U-D's Robert tion to win. Perkins took the ball in from 4 U-D stopped itself o*n a holding yards out five plays later, penalty in the red zone on its Rice (11-2) responded with a last drive, however, that could 45-yard drive that ended with have put the Cubs ahead with Ryan's 37-yard field goal and a under two minutes left in the 17-7 halftime lead. game Brother Rice eventually U-D (10-3) marched 64 yards hung on for a 24-20 win, sending them to Friday's Division 2 state on its opening possession of the •rt» ift good shape u* the first That's <*frr gum*? „ ...,_,. championship game. second half as Perkins scored on a 1-yard touchdown run. 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The? neat meetings will first Tuesday of each month at Archery season runs Dec. 1-Jan. meet* at 7:30 p.m. the first and shotgun shooting facilities. many parks and recreation and be held 10:30 a.m. the Colony Hall in Southficld. 2 statewide- A late antlerless- third Wednesdays of each month Range hours are noon-5 p.m. township offices. Cost is $20 day Nov. 27. at! Call (248) 988-6658 for more ooiyeeeaon will beheld Dec. 18- at Livonia ClatwoceviUe Middle Thursday through Sunday. The through April 30 and $25 there Oaks. information. Jao. 2 on private and public land School, located on Middlebelt Ortonville Recreation Area is after ..Call (248) 858-0906 or TTY (To aubmtt norm for conmdormtm *i in DMU 402- A late antlerleas- Read between Seven and Eight Kf TYM6 i located^ 5779 Hadley Road. (248) 8to-l684. ?*» Obworvor a Eccontric a Outdoor CoL •odor aena into/motion to: CkMdoon, only MMeo will also be held Dec. mile roads. Call (810) 478-1494 The River Bend Sports Shop Fly CaU (248) 893-6767 for more for more information. information. mnmi^rrunmm 306* e. Mepfe. mrmimjhmn, Ul 4*000, 16-Jan. 2 on meet private land in Tying Club meets every other Join the nature center's new club to* information to {24$) 64+1314 or the Lower Peninsula. Muz- week in Southfield, Call <248) for ages 8-12. Each meeting oohOE-rtwio. ileleadmff season rung Dec. 3-12 The Four Seaaons Fishing Club 350-8484 or (248) 591-3474 for includes indoor and outdoor bparkof+ootumoBommsmt) in the Upper Peninsula and Dec. meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. the first -more information. METROPARKS 1 ARCHERY UWUBAJMsV The newly renovated Livonia Archery Range is open to the public. The range features seven field lanes and one broad head lane and is open 10 am. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Blazer* 4-Door 4WD Silverado* 4WT) K*rjnuk\.i Ob S-10*-Fxttnded Cal> The range is also open Tuesdays and Thursdays by Hppomt#ne»t S $ only through the end of Novem 2£XX) Cash Back' 1,250^½^ Bade' ber. Coat iB $4 for adult* and $2 or as k>w as AS 1c >W' ;*S <. >r as low as for children, Livonia residents i i s shoot free of charge. The range i<* 293/Month 339/Montli *159/MontK located on Glendale Avenue, east .36-Month Lease 36-Month Lt\^c •36 Nkinth l.t\ise of farmington Road. Call (734> sL'(i93 Due at Lease Signing ^2,2.(14 lyuc .it lease Signing ^t1i:' Due ,it I. c.is.c Si^nm^ 466-2410 for more information. Nil security deposit required .fntliulcs, ^ '"-'^ 'ifprist'- Iru'ltule*.' *n'v'4H»[y d<.'pi>Mf ;— i (a\. Mtkr. IHOTTV J»**K! nrwiMrafhin ,»rr A weekly program for junior archers begins at 9 am the first <. t n \ i •; i > i t i Saturday in November at Detroit Archers in West Bbomfield Cnl! 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GMAC f\r*.r C« BY STEVE KOWAL8KI a lot of full-court man-to-man STAFF WIUTK& defense," Alhrjght said. •kow*Uki#oeJtoin«cQmnun«t • BOYS HOOPS „—... —••,•!>•, ,—, |, I | ,'' -,.11-,.11 One of the Spartans' top play Redford Bishop Borgess athtet- Bowling Green State University ers last year, Marcuz Young, has ic director Dav$ Mann filled the after graduating from Borgess. transferred to Harper Woods boys basketball coaching posi Gregory, Albright's childhood Notre Dame. tion with Ch^ck Albright, a for friend from Precious Blood Borgess returns one of the bet w^r.v 11,1¾¾¾ v ,-JSS mer assistant coach to Roosevelt •IBW>,. '''f.' J*/W ;i/.,-rfJ Grade School in'Detroit, played ter guards in the area, however, Barnes, who resigned last J$&W- four seasons at BGStT and later in senior Donald Didlake. '•J If <'. \ month, was also one of Barnes' assistant Albright also expects this to be Albright is a 1985 graduate of m^mt coaches. a breakout season for 6-foot-6 Borgess, a former teammate and Joe Gregory, a youth pastor at sophomore Courtney Williams. • i"iW.iti*,i long-time friend of Spartans' all- "We'll miss Marcuz' inside -•'••tatilS. stater Joe Gregory. Word of Faith Church in Red- ford, was also on Barnes' staff in scoring but we have guys who Albright was one of seven can afi the past, give us more playing defense, didates Mann interviewed. "I want to'build on the founda rebounding „and contesting Ann Arbor: "He's a good person, a Borgess shots," Albright said. "We're graduate, very loyal to Borgess - tion that coach Barnes already set, make sure there is student going to be in the running for the get 734-327-1350 he bleeds green and gold," Mann Catholic League title, not going (Now Open!) said. "He was a strong candidate and community involvement and to lay down for anybody and be 2190 Ann Arbor-Saline Road right from the beginning." inake Borgess the place to be on competitive to the end." Albright had been one of Tuesday and Friday nights,'' the care they need Ann Arbor Barnes' assistant coaches since said Albright, an inspector at Albright said he's honored to the 1996-97 season, the year the Chrysler. "I have a lot of fond be on the same staff as Mann, Ann Arbor North: Spartans won the Class C state memories being in school here. whose girls basketball teams at and the respect 1 734-741-9500 championship. The state title It's a dream come true for me." Borgess have won three " of the (Information Center Open!) remains the only one won by a Along with his coaching expe last six Class C state titles, Borgess boys basketball team in rience at Borgess, Albright has • "It's a great pleasure UKwork at 1901 Prvmouth Road school history. also coached AAU teams, ages 13 with someone who.has two Miss Ann Arbor Barnes, who was the Spartans' to 15, the last several years. Basketball (award wirfrTers), head coach since 1995-96, Albright will be assisted by three state titles...'" Albright Sunrise Assisted Farmington Hills North: resigned because of family con Charles McRac, Carey Wprsham said, "I'm going to learn- a. lot 248-538-9200 siderations, Mann said. and Michael Smith. from him. I've learned a lot from • • • (Models.Now Open!). 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Lenawee Chris 16100 Haggerty Road • «l(nwBl«hifln>. hrtTTtwfiTTim. w<»f tian cut its deficit to one, 2y-26, • Wellness program supervised 'ny licensed Plymouth That Krystol Dennis earned a after oustcori'ng St. Agatha 12-9 Lenawee Christian, led by nursing staff starting role in her first year on in the third quarter. senior forward Danielle P^antt' • 24-hour carcyivinii sr:ttf and security Rochester: Redford St. Agatha's girls bas Krystol Dennis, who made four with 10 points, finished its .sea ketball team wasn't Such a sur of five fret; throw attempts, • Inclivkiuaii/.ul service phms to meet specific cm: 248-601-9000 son with A 19-5 reeurd. (Vow Open!) prise. "TKu lumfKl r..,,t,w ,1,,, U..,i 1,, scored nine second-half points. needs-ot* residents That Dennis is stilt playing She was the only one who shot 500. East University Drive deal with - 1 think 22 (Krystol • Incontinence management program this late in the season, however, well from the line, however, as Dennis • had a soft touch ••• and Rochester will raise some eyebrows. the Aggies werf 5-for-15 ifeMMtti ifeiiMiMifeiiiiiMaiiii **^PIPP» ffW «v f^mm^^f^^ mmm '•-"• "!•!. "^^PIP^^" ^•FfT StaCDbscrwr (*) Page 1, Section E &.'••• • a-^,:.^^-..: LJ.«<>; TJ4 9¾¾ :-:1 m\-:--:-rt^ir¥i THE WEEKEND "P^p^p^fcTrS/^-T^h-i ^""Ppfan "!r'- *SPW?-"•' - ^^ • ! vT EV:K • MDJ5T "Folks Like Us" host Matt Ttt*cw Watroba joins Neil Woodward New musical: Erin Ditty as Bertrande (left to right), John 'and Gary Weisenhurg of Bedford Herrera as Father Dominic and, Hugh Panaro as Martin for an evening of folk music at Guerre in a scene from "Martin Guerre." the Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Doors open 7:30p.m., concert starts at 8p.m. Tickets $12, call (734) 761 1451 GUERRE'S' T A T^W/". WILL BE COMING HOME Classic American toys are the highlight this year atu7Vaditions L J/\ L J 1 of the Season" through Jan. 2 at HOLIDAY TRADITION Subtle changes keep "A Christmas Carol' fresh and fun BY SUSAN B,TAUWH on stage and those involved backstage Holiday spec BTAfrwnm keep the production fresh when it has •tanb«#MJuHB«iKMnaL««t tacular: Paul Opened to audiences more than $60 Hopper, fU'.ff Just a* . , 1-Ml tmm aMaMaMalalaMaaVaaMaMalassssI •atalatt mm *i.*• ' The 06##rtwr A ficcen*ric/Thur»day, November 25,1999 i RsHMfSbig: Paul Hop /roTn page E J per (left to right) as Meadow Brook for seven year*. •«W» try to !&*• car* Bob •It'* M much fun," the said. QI of wwy toted to It Cratchit, g«#; to fo to a party and drew up Booth Col- inath* play every night." Sh« also looks pMttro postcard gffta to bo the €ratdItt'inom to man thja young children, including (Bbenezer •Tim. Barbara Jenks Scrooge), rbara Jenka and her crew of Mary Ben unstresses are challenged Seamstress son (Mrs, jry year to make the more Cratchit), m 100 costume* in "A Christ- and direc mju Carol* look rich and of 2000, He play* the rote of resplendent or poor and shabby, Dickenn (not Charles Dickens) tor Charles defending on the character Who as an older man. Nolte work we}ar* them. Gregg Bloomfteld, managing on a scene f Every year we try to freshen director of Meadow Brook The from "A up; the look by making a new cos atre, doeant anticipate a change Christmas tume here and there." she said. from Noite's *A Christmas Carol* Carol." Tftis year, people are seeing to another ^holiday^ play any time Sojrooge in a new^ handmade tail soon. coat. "From all the yeata of reading H try to create postcard scene* viewers' comments, we've on? stage/ Jenka said. "We try to learned our audiencesflke to see take care of every detail so it the same script, the same stag lof ks picture postcard perfect." ing, the same story every year* Colmane fans can look for he said. "It's part of their holiday ward to »e«ing him in a new tradition, just like people who movie, "Return to Seeret Gar- watch 'It's a Wonderful Life' deh," to be released in the spring every year. SS*rt PWmi BY J«ffli ST0UBAN& _y Guerre from page El Continually called Dilly to audi- approached me, extended his Theatre in LondonV West End save his life,.. Arnaud. returns to just do what you feel is best for small hiatus froui "Guerre" "tufci "for the show. But she was hand, hugged me and"said Well, "before Mackintosh shut it down Artigat to bear the tragic news the moment and sometimes that before coming to Detroit. Dilly either on the national tour of we start rehearsals in eight again for a total overhaul. to Bertrande and is mistaken for moment takes a lot longer than was temporarily living at Danny •Beauty and the Beast" as Belle, weeks.' I said, 'Oh, my God.' The Detroit audiences will see the Guerre by the townsfolk. you really thought it would in Gurwin's apartment. One show ill'with the flu or had just conductor looked at me and said third version, featuring an ail- Through the deception, Arnaud the first place." she definitely wasn't going to opened off*Broadway. 'Remember this day, there are American cast that includes and Bertrande fall in love. "Cameron Mackintosh has miss was "The Scarlet Pimper *lt was the morning after very few moments in your life Dilly. "They both actually live the always been this extraordinary nel" on Broadway, with best- perfect love for a very short name in the theater; He's almost opening night of the play, and I where Cameron Mackintosh will The epic is on a five-stop pre- friend Gurwin in the show. was m no shape to audition. But offer you a job on the Spot* It Broadway tour and will open in time," said Mackintosh. been this icon that didn't seem thev kept calling me back, and I was all so surreal, it really didn't New York on April 26, 2000. "The story hasn't changed at like I could ever attach it with Both had appeared in Nancy said 'Oh, OK, I'll go m,'" Dilly sink in until about two weeks After its premiere at the Guthrie all (from the initial version), but the literal person," DiUy said. Gunvin (Danny's mom) Produc sa}d. *I had slept late, didn't even later." Theatre in Minneapolis, "Guerre" what's changed dramatically - "But when I' met him, he's the tions in West Bloomfield and take a'shower, threw on some For Mackintosh, "Martin comes to Detroit with Dilly Dec. which is why its been so well most salt-of-the earth, warmest attended the homecoming clothes, jumped in a cab and got Guerre" has been an eight-year 1 and run* through Dec, 19. received now - is actually we've man I've ever met. He's com dances together at Birmingham caught in a traffic jam. I had no battle. Dissatisfied with the ini Boublil and Schonberg set out done it better. We've done it pletely accessible, wildly creative Groves and Southfield-Lathrup m^"? with me. I did the audition tial version of "Guerre." that to recreate the legend of Martin through the eyes of the charac with a phenomenal sense of High School. completely by the seat of my opened in London in July 1996, Guerre (playecl by Hugh Panaro) ters. ... We start with a flash humor, I've never met a man so . Tm thrilled to be able to come pahtes." Mackintosh closed down the pro in 1553 Artigat, France. After a back, and we see the story passionate about a show." to my hometown in a show that through the central trio's eyes. Dilly was called back. duction after three months. loveless marriage to Bertrande Mackintosh has more than 50 I'm so proud of," said Dilly. She Mackintosh, Boublil and Schon- (Dilly) and ridicule by the vil The visual look is very simple, musicals in production, including "Here 1 was, standing there, will stay for three weeks with unehowered, hair sticking up ail berg started writing a revised lagers, Guerre leaves the town but a theatrically and terribly "Putting it Together," the over the place, no makeup on version. That version of "Martin for a better life. Seven years exciting look that gets to the Stephen Sondheim* review that her parents, Stewart and Ann and 'They wanted to see me Guerre" won the 1997 Olivier later, on a battlefield in France, heart of the storytelling. just opened onBroadway and Dilly, in the house Erin grew up again"she laughed. Award for best new musical and Guerre is presumed dead after "There's no golden rule to fol stars Carol Burnett. in. "It's the kind of theater that &he was hired five days later. ran for more than 700 perfor his friend Arnaud du Thil low to keep you out of trouble Dilly hoped to catch "Putting it can change a person's life, and 1 *After the audition, Cameron mances at the Prince Edward (Stephen Buntrock) attempts to when putting on a musical. You Together" while she was on a think that's rare," Great Discounts when you present your HomeTown ^$taftr^iitei*t^ ^ to these area businesses! LOOK FOB OUR OCCAM. 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She day, Nov. 21, and 8 p.m. Friday- aquation, and la an brings her own flair and energy Saturday, Nov. 26-27, at the to the equation, and i« an Guild playhouse, 21730 Madison, anthusiaatlc and aetf- enthusiastic and self-assured near Monroe and Outer Drive in asaurad addition to tha addition to the ensemble Dearborn. Tickets are $11, all Gonko has fun with the role, scats are reserved. 'Senior and anaantMa. and is probably the only cast student rates are available. To member who eventually under purr ha ae tickets, call (.'i)3) 56'1 stands the entire equation- Her TKTSr Visa and MasterCard accepted. ability to wear a waitress skirt ous changes of clothing. like a strapless, designer original To intensify the comic treat, gown is a very funny part of the BY SUE sue urn Joe i$ paired with his real life SHKCIAI. WRITER comic romp. Her composure in wife Kim Donovan, who plays his the face of chaos gives the char stage wife Jacqueline. The two . When a husband uses his btfsi acter the ability to inspire even makt> a dynamic duo from a com friend as an alibi for a weekend more laughter. edy standpoint, and have with his mistress, trouble ensues Maria Kovac of Royal Oak is when his wife decides to stay at delighted Guild audiences, in the the perfect mistress, oozing the home and renew her affair with past as the couple in ''Move Over glamour and sophisticated wit to the best friend. The .best friend, Mr« M^rkhrtrri" and ir* numer which a man like Bernard wyuld who is hiding both infidelities, ous other roU'* then mistakes the caterer for tht* Kim Donovan exudes class and be attracted. She makes her mistress, setting the stage for stage presence while keeping a character likable and sympathet subterfuge and silliness. light enough touch to keep the ic, avoiding,the stereotypical flakiness associated with the Kirk Haas, who directed the show funny and moving along at Guild's comic delight "Moon Over a brisk pace. She was able to mistress role and bringing the Buffalo" last year, has assembled switch from passionate to sister right mixture, of coy charm and a talented ensemble worthy of ly with the bat of an eye. naughty poise to the role. the clever script and capable of Ron Williams of P.edford shows Hank Bennett of Farmington delivering' it with a crucial com he can play the debonair bache Hills completes the ensemble as bination of talent and breakneck lor Robert as well as the. trou George, the cook's understand speed. bled teen he portrayed so well in ably confused and indignant Joe Donovan of Farmmgton last season's "Blood Brothers." husband who stumbles into the Hilts is clever and acerbic as He has the right blend of teddy mess at the height of the action. Bernard, the philandering hus bear cuddliness and sophisticat Haas designed a set as worthy band whose plans for a relaxing ed conniving to be both convinc of praise as the cast he assem weekend turn into a chaotic yet ing and likable. bled. Ceiling beams lend a per hysterically funny romp. Dono As he must concoct more lies manence to the nicely decorated van is the master of understate and convince nmn1 people to go farmhouse, which is well- ment, and can bring down the along with them, he invokes appointed. Costumer Marsha house with laughter with'a well- gales of laughter from the appre Baroett-Krause dressed the/cast aimed look or his physical come ciative house. He also deserves a with an elegant sophistication dy. He not only caught the commendation for memorizing and deserves combat pay for the seltzer in the pants, ho wore the an extremely long, funny and constant costume clean-ups iTi.iin course of the intended din complicated speech thnt demanded by Bernard's oneoine nor party. Kudos to the costume attempts to finally catalog every encounters with spray bottles committee for supplying numer- lit', subterfuge and mistaken and errant food. Story of 'Truth' told at EMU Eastern Michigan University's "A Woman Called Truth," writ as a respected speaker on the Theatre of the Young presents ten by Sandra Fenichel Asher. is abolition of slavery and impor "A Woman Called Truth." 8 p.m. a celebration of the lite, courage tance of women's rights, Truth Friday, Dec. 3 and 2:30 p.ir.. Sat nnd wit of .Sojourner Truth, a continued fighting for those urday, Dec. 4 at Quirk Theatre, woman who was ,sold as a slave causes until her death in 1883 in on EMU's Ypsilanti campus. and taken away from her family her Battle Creek home. Tickets are $13.Call the box as a.young girl. Directed by Patricia Moore office at (734) 487-1221 for tick The story follows her historic Zimmer, the play is appropriate ets and information. fight for freedom and emergence for ages 11 and older. OPEI THISL FRIDAY 10-9 OPEN EVERYDAY THANKSGIVING THRU CHRISTMAS! r MOWAV TuE'5DAV WEDNLSOAv THURSDAY FRiOAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MOV 29TH NOy -30TH DtC i OEC 2 OfcC 3 DEC 4 oec a OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN 12-9 12-9 12-9 12*9 12-9 10-9 lO-O MONPAY Tuf RfJAV wtixesDAi' THURSDAY F'HIQAY SATURDAY SUNOAV oec 6 OEC 7 oec e oec 9 DfcC (0 OEC 11 DEC 1? 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INC 734 287-2000 FRIDAY. rvOV^MBf R ?KTH i VISIT ON TW WFIB WWW GiRRAnARTRAIH COM MONDAV THOti r«iOAV < Ki NOV .-*or>i TMfii... of L; :w'-: ' MediaOne' •*' • -i '.W'.:i.^.;(*. ,'„kJi.,j, „,. „ I U^~ --^-.^w^^^^^J .a-1^ • >^* ~ i ii «•• m wmmm wmmmmmm V \ *•** The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25t 1999 A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area. THEATER WENDELL HARRISON POLISH ALLIANCE DANCERS OF aw 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at DEARBORN CENTURY THEATRE Edison's, 220 Merrill.\ Dance and language classes for 'Forbidden Molly wood,* through Birmingham. No cover. (248) ages 3 to adult have begun Dec. 31, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays 645-2150 Saturday mornings at Prince of and Sundays, 7:30 p.m. WLLHDO Peace Church, on Altar Road; •Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8:30 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. at Dearborn. (313) 581-3181 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 p.m. and 9:3Q Edison's. 220 Merrill, STARDUST BALLROOM p.m. Saturdays, and 5:30 p./n. Birmingham. No cover, 4248) Dance parties 9 p.m. Fridays, Sundays, at the Century Theatre, 645-2150 lessons also available, at the' • 333 Madison Avenue, Detroit. JOHNNY ft At dance studio, 28651 f $24.50-$34.50. (31?) 963-9800 tUQauaT, Jcv! f i MI vMwtt Wrirthyyeste h Highway.. FISHER THEATRE Lorraine's, 29101 Greenfield, Southfield, $8. (248) 356 5678 r Mar tin Guerre," opens Southfleld. (248) 559-5985 . WATERFORO-OAKS BALLROOM :"..Wednesday. Dec, 1 through RICH K. TRIO DANCE Sunday, Dec. 19. at the theater, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at Big 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. at 2800 Detroit. (248) 645-6666 Fish, 700 Town Center Dr., Watkins Lake Road, Waterfora. MASONIC TEMPLE THEATRE Dearborn. (313) 336-6350 (248) 67.^4764 ./"Chicago," the Drop-Dead MATT MICHAELS TRIO -Broadway Musical continues at Ron's Fireside Inn, 28937 COMEDY :.- , through Nov. 28, 8 p.m. Tuesday- Warren, east of Mlddlebeit Road, ELOORADO COUNTRY CLUB Friday, 2 p.m. ana 8 p.m. Garden City, $5 cover. (734) Norm Stu'2 wi'b j R Rpmtr:k A Saturday, and 2 p.fli. and 7 p.m. /62-/766 • Dee Profitt, 9:30 p.m. Friday- Sunday, no performance GARY SCHUNK Saturday Nov,'26-27. at 2B69 N Thursday, Nov. 25, at the theater, 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27. at 500 Temple. Detroit, {313) 832- Edison's, 220 Merrill. Pontiac Trail, Commerce 5900 Birmingham. No cover. (248) Township. (248) 624-1050 DETROIT REPERTORY THEATRE 645-2150 JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB "Revival at Possum Kingdom STRAIGHT AHEAD . Kevin McPeek. aiso John Tiurtbali Community Church." through Dec. 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. at and Bam Bam 9 p.m. Fri-day 31, at the theater, l3l03.Woodrow Edison's, 220 Merrill: Saturday, Nov. 26-27 {$ 12). at Wilson, Detroit. $15. (313) 868- Birmingham. No cover. (248) the club aDove i\rci mmmmmmmmmm mtmmmmmmmammmmmmammmmmmmim -•• 1%* Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 ^msMiSf%^j*£l g Making contact Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric .Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 Continued from previoun page for general admission. (248) 64S QUTTERPUIW MELT SUN MESSCNOERS FLYING FWH tAVOW al $4. (313) 577-8400 6666 With Unity. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. THE NtQMT SMX STOUE 9:30 p.m. Ttwrwtoy, Dec. 9, See Larry Arbour live 7 p.m. DETROIT ZOO BIG BAD VOODOO DAOOY 4, The Shelter, 341 E. Congress, CHRISTMAS 9 p.m. Friday., Dec. 3. Clutch Featuring Bush, Oasis, blink 182, Karl's Cabin, 9779 Gotfredson Tuesdays, Wednesdays, The exhibit, "inside/ Out side: The Detroit. $5. All ages. (313) 961- Cargo, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. Ben Harper and the innocent Road,'Plymouth. (734) 455-8450 Thufsday*(>at the tavwh, 17600 Aft of Caring" continues through ME'LT Tickets $17 on sale now. Al! Criminals, 8 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 5. KOKO TAYLOR W 13 Mife Road, Beverly Hf*»«. Jan. 2. in the Wildlite interpretive HARRINGTON BROTHERS ages, (248) 645-6666. Cooo Arena, Detroit. Tickets on 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. l, (248) 647-7747 (acoustic ••** I%« Observer & EccentricfThvTSday, November 25, 1999 'Dogmas takes cynical, comic look at religion BYJONKATZ The two discover a loophole Jegu8.it seems that Mary and 8PSC1AL WWTBR that will allow them back into Joseph did a bit of begetting of Carl Reiner's *Oh God" (1977) Paradise if they can pass their own. gave us George Bums and a through the archway of a newly And there's more, lots more. Borscht Belt take on the Old Tes rededicated church in New Jer The 13th apostle, for example. sey. But for two fallen angels, to He's an angry young man named tament, In Kevin Smith's pro return home would prove an found and profane comedy * fanta Rufus (Chris Rock), who literally infallible God to be fallible; this falls from the sky to Imlp out. sy "Dogma," the Lord is angst would negate everything and Did he really know Jesus, asks singer Alanie Morisette, If you everyone — starting, we assume, Bethany "Knew him? He owes can accept that, the rest of the >v<1? 1 with New Jersey. me 12 bucks." Apparently they often r1* ' o'.jit^ pro-f'Mtb iy]nt. HJ j»i-f!V«nl Ai liiagMuuutr, toe Iit»Leh tu "2000 Yw*ti' Old Maii" may make perfect sense. Voice of God (Alan Rickman) is albums up there, as Rufus rips Loki (Mali Damon) and dispatched to enlist the aid of a off old Mel Brooks punchlines Bartleb> (Ben Affleck) are fallen human to save all humankind. with no remorse. And why angels of death. Expelled from They choose "an abortion clinic haven't we hearo! of him? kl was Heaven, they've been command volunteer, Bethany (Linda left out because I'm black.."'Just, ed to live in Wisconsin for the Fiorentino). No random choice, what we need, an apostle with length of human existence. This Bethany U — stand back, now — an attitude, is some cruel God we're talking the great, great, great (repeat a •'Dogma" takes on a lot, and about here. few dozen times) ... niece of spends a lot of screen time DAJtlXN MICHAXL&UONS GATS/ltHS Comedy-Faintasy: Mct'^ Damon and Ben Affleckih a scene from director Kevin Smith's latest effort "Dogma." Hatioaal AmuoMSti EmOMCMUOtAHO(C) hf00OU(t) . P0IBI0N(G)KV SUTH SENSE (K13) MOwtlK UMMpS TWI«Da(l) ucmrTif(i)Nv UlSKOmttUTHUJUtlW TKNNICOUKTOI(I) THEIACHE0l(KU)NV oufotanoiminmsmirm explaining Catholic doctrines enough below the sophomoric that inspired Smith. • TWIAOfi0l(K11) THEI0NEC0UKTM(l)NV such as plenary indulgence, language and "Lost in Space" Fiorentino as the modern-day Vtu k Mattowri tenpttd imm THEMSBEI(I)NV which is an eternal amnesty of effects (a demon from the bowels Dorothy brings nothing special A4»Jfcll4 cmKtammisrmtxrm sorts. At the heart of the film, of the earth is a poop-monster to the rc51e. And Smith, himself, 21S0MOpdykeRd. THEIE5TMAN{I)- however, is writer/director •that emerges from a toilet). teams up with Jason Mewes for Setween Unrvers% & Wafton BJvd IteWii ouiroiKOffiircujTftUMoritfj the fourth time in his films MMftKff 6800 Wayne. Rd, SteSwflMtM Smith's assertions that an idea Affleck and Damon do the Jtrfitt..QaaB <"Malt Rats/'-Clerkfl" and "Chas- kra»> MJUTM Daily frrb&S: actor* Rd: 12 M* between TelMraphtfd 30400 PK/mooth Rd. is better than a belief and it Butch and Sundance routine as, • AIVa«(rtJ6[)ffl . mmm ti^^k-.^^.^. nai fAi doesn't matter what you have uirplj as any COTlt?!Hn"r2rV d'JO inCT Amv") ns hipittprtt .Tav anH - nvmrwcxcm, v«i i-v?w ^td Artisti Caauwru 3i^;j;« ,.-^,.-1.-^ -. =7 .. -J- - - - - • • ^,. '•', Continuous Stow biy Bargain MrtMttWify 24-1JJ-5TAI TowtuMpH faith in as long as you have could; Rickman and Rock are Silent Bob. tftonUtitjft AUsfwwsJI except show Ster d .'lie Shows WW Thunfii.S*. No one irtte aoj.S »dnvt(ed for PCI 3 Located Accent to Home Depot faith. each hilarious in delivering their Many of those who flock to this NP0O0TBN0PUS Continuous Shops Ctfy. p.m,»All shows Jl,50 ftflricdfitajftertpm lust North of'the intersection oil 4 1 For all its controversy, planned very different types nf humor- Uf Shows WedThinffU Sit ' lit ctry Tiadf, , film may find Jay's unceasing Mfc&HaggertyRd. MP DENOTES NO PASS or not,"Dogma" is as pro-Bible George Carlin as a cardinal is foul mouth funny, wswmffH «• wowmn «c ro wwi mm P 24tW5»l r N* THE W0K0 (SNOT rmcmmn-m 'iVooW «u ife ic i« Fw Ww» as it is anti-organized religion. great casting, as it was Carlin's . It may or may not be a sin, but W1MEWIOIDBN0T •A) Stadwri Swtmo wWOnWH) HMITM CflllW; ~» nvm (w^» '(WQIIFWI wfWM'^ ThtifC' U a tedl "Wizard of O/" original ..ointay iiiouoiugue» oit it hc>» tOilg dgu Stopped DCiTig ENPUWtKU) •Ktah-Back Kodung Chair Seats COME IN-AN0FWO OUT HOW . NPDOOUff} sweetness there if you ''dig Tar his parochial school upbringing funny. »D0Cstt(l) NP THE W0A0 BN0T 'two-Day Advance ftketno. Boi Office Oft* *4:00pm wwiimmawn<* WnKBHH(Q) ENOUGH: 017 (KU) MoiMijf * FfKMjr Miiy AK(t) TnfUOfiM(PCH) nfSlEEPTHOUOW(l) SUEPY H0U0W (I) NV LKKTITUP(I) NPTHIIiaDB(t) NPDOCtU(l) THE W0tU>B HOT ENOUGH COMING ATTRACTIONS NPPOtaiON(C) WSKOFTHEHUITlK} (fTHEIKSSfi(CEt:)0AN0f {PC1))NV THIMQ«W(PCl?} THEfiintSB(Si(K13) «C(!) AHTVWHE8VT HERE (PCI J} xheoutev iv Open vvtwrfesaay, 'vow <"i ger, GtWnt?! oyrrit;. «t,)tjiri Tunrley H"d oeurtus« d gifttw and unpninjiuieO TWIORK0UKTQI(I) NV Maw Art Theatre HI DW»U|E0W»T(I) MPJUfflMflEUTHEttll} "FUWUSI" ~ Kevin Pollack. young talent is seeking to replaco him TW 1000(1) EaK)OHNMAUOVlCH(l) NPKMCIOHNMAIKOVKH Man-11 Mile Comedic drama of a retired security The coach who struggles to remain HWSONHAwfltt cu «01 tomm i/jtuc; ±n> TI$ NV 0^.,,, n,t Scheduled to open Friday. DfH~ 10 («) guard wfto suffers a stroke and is true to the ideals that drew him to PUS HU(I) DOGMA (I) NV POIEMON(G) (24t)S42-OlM _assigoed-to-a.renao program which "Tt* QRflN NHU" career, and the afrU>itious young owner 4tSUHH$- 4JCHTIH*#- THEMESSENGatDNV "Rem ark able stOr'y of a guard in a " • nvrv ni*n iwm MkWHMLt t+\ tfil inrludes stneinc lessons wild his nf trw ipam, f^rari A! Parmn Dennis u* jwiifi. \™*'l iur incatro i&iiCduKT0i(i) Southetn prison's death row in ly^b rvkomm \\t) ni W neighbor, a drag queen. Stars Robert Quaid. . TTte Wortrfi 8est Theatres TWMIN3(I) WYJ DON'T Off (I) and one of the inmates over which lie VLKictmm^wMvowi THEUCHaOI(PGU) De N*ro and Philip Seymour Hoffman, tapn Mtfnte Daily U.QQ Ml ThtlACHa0l(Kl3) THE BONE C0UKT0R(R)NV BEWC)OHNMAUtOVICH(R) nas charge. Based on the 1996 serial Scheduled fo open Saturday. Pec 25 Shows SurtnoWoreiiflOcni. HOUSE ON HAUNTiD "TRAIN OF LIFT ized novel by SteDhen King. Stars Tom THERSDEI(I)NV . "LIBERTY KBOHTS- No* acctptagta kV&sQm Mi(l] ouiK»cc«#ifriu!7wwcriM(i Se| in a small' European town, a village Hanks. jbwawPMfbmU MUSKOfTHEHEAKT(PGn) 0#en Uo» 6 Not Admned A dramatic look at the life and times . Mtchiav) 6 Tdraraph 'NPDfrwafotaErigjgemera MU9C0fTHlHEAlT(K) NV dreamer aims to save his town from Nazi invasion. Stars Lionel Abelanski, "ANNA AND THE WW Of a Baltimore family m the mid 1950s STOIVOfUS(l) Oil K¥ COmitl USftKS MP im ' nlstim ^rWr^l^tilm^ T»KST1IAN(I) Rufus, Clement Harari.and Michel Set m 19th century Thailand, the true which focuses on issues Of religion, EfrkMOMMl tern Matinees Dafy 0«t Like Shopping Ctntef DOUUJEOMIDT(I) Muller. Story of the relationship between a race and class distinction written and : AH Shows until 5 pm. <135 W. Maple, Wtst o/Telegrapd British schoolteacher and the King of directed by Barry Levmson. Stars • Continuous Shows Djiy i*4sum AMEKANBUIfn(l) fitfa iuulTiiiftu ri«6 "TOVITOHYa- Siam. Based on historical information." Adrien Brody, Bebe Neuwirth aM Joe *ljttStowffi.i$*.ito. 6VlK»C0MUriUSmUAWrMi 211 IWoooward 24MSS-9090 lfSl0THOUOW(l) A sequel to trie 1995 animated come Stars Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fal, Mantegna . . vmoasmmm NmCWOttOISNOT • Downtown fermingnam WSCOUNTIDSHCnW!! dy, Buzz Ligntyear and fellow toys BMQCM(KU) 24X44-345« must save their pal, Woody from "ODCX HOUSE MIX*" •MANSFIELD PARK* 1W STVAKKT STOtT <«) NPNIEMON(C) StolOhdMrty NP Denotes No Pais Engaged becoming a museum piece, Stars the Classic story of a young man's extraor- Based on the book by Jane Austin, the Wsumwu The Obterver £ Eccentric/Thursday, November 25, 1999 •MMP Give it all: Ferndale band heads into local studio Stepping into Town Pump in Detroit. It was out Writing music is a collaborative ence of. being around the block, cians like Give to seek the HnwK Temptrnilt side the Town Pump that band's and somewhat spontaneous effort knowing what it takes to put some light. "Detroit's a real hotbed," said*'' Recording Studio moniker adopted meaning. Echlin for Giye. 'It's more emotional," seid^ thing together," added Feeny, while Flynn of the jnustcal talent flooding in Femdale Tues was approached — in a Detroit George, strumming softly on his working on a song. "Their weakneas the metro area. It's only begun to day night, I heard alley — by a man who seemed to guitar. "We just sit in a room and is their experience of being around receive recognition as such on *;, the intermittent know immediately he waa a muai- watch the vibe happen.* Echlin said the block. It's a double-edged national level. sounds *""o'r ..a. .i.i4M-*>r*fc*fc-ciaXThT'm^jTtfa'iinoWi ^ ill* l^nd'n aoxngti teHtopfrxyara ams&L Evii^i^^Jii^.A.Jtrong iffn- "We all couldn't befcere, whso we. strumming gui- words in reference to the band and simple riff or the initial boom of a adds confidently, "It's always a posi ioh.'' first started playing together, now, tu; and the quiet, it* music "God is visiting Earth." baas Una. Even if they argue over a tive reaction, People come and lis 1fliO«« strung i>f>tiiiuii» wily strve well we just jeUed," said Liggett. reflective expres STTFHANtE Give is an acronym for those words- song structure, the bandmates ten* While you might be moved to to make the band's passion for As far future aeoifatiena, Echlin ACASOiA sions of a group of Give formed leas than two year* agree they are passionate about the dance or sway when Give takes the music that much more noticeable. offered a blanket statement: "We _ . —. musicians warm ago with George and Echim at the music. Echlin said, he doesn't stage, it's more likely the music will **TVj£ nIKijirn i« c/jipa t/> K^ £ ^#fef)r* jijMt w TOM HANKS TIM ALLEN PIXAR .\ ii in I'; 0%mnt*4*^ m'mmrr^^ *«m //< tiMa'TiiMiiti^tsii;>[i«a^^i:M»i^n^iLU'.m MIR SOI THf.AII .'fl \(>RV\1SI j V)\'|T«m\M\t»» AJW(. IftUUNO ) j AMt JORUM ll> . 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Mtddlebelt and 14,Mile Road (24BJ85&-4455. seats The Intelli The holidays bring this on! Ofran: Monday-Friday 1.1 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday until 3 p.m.. gent Chicken's Take-out often becomes a high $unday 4£:30 p.m. fat, high-calorie, high cholesterol specialty, low fat, Mami: Carry-out or deliver and drne-ih restaurant featuring natural marinated bone solution. Unless you discover ingredient marinated, low-fat char-broiled or rotisserie chicken plus The Intelligent Chicken in Farm- fresh salads, sandwiches, side dishes, and soups. less, skinless ington Hills. Coat; Average $5-6 per person without soft drink. char-broiled Perhaps you remember the Credit card*: All majors accepted, chicken breasts, name. A 1992 graduate of Michi (Wtatte All items carry-out. Two-item Kid's menu. Catering and cor served with a gan State University with a porate lunches. degree in Hotel & Restaurant flavorful sauce, Management, owner Todd Rones and your choice first opened The Intelligent "only because it serves two to ostrich is the intelligent chick of side dishes. Chicken in 1993 at Croaswinds three, a popular -size," Ron«s en's other feathered friend. Mar Mall, West Bloomfield. When the explains. inated in a beef marinade, then mall underwent a multi-million The Intelligent Chicken spe grilled to sear in great taste, the dollar renovation, his lease was cializes in low-fat, great-tasting Big Bird Burger, served on a bought out by the management canola oil based maftftated bohe- Kaiser roll, is a way to eat flavor and he moved on. tn other leiK), bkirue&s char-broiled chick ful red mest with less fat ?.iid entrftprftttMirial ventures Outside en breasts, served with the same r»hole*t*»fnt the world of restaurants. three saucett mentioned above. For chickadees (the kids!), two Relocation to Northwestern This time, portions for two or items including a kiddie side, Highway last month allowed more are named for the three soft drink or milk, and a surprise Rones to double the size of his largest suburban high schools, are available. Chicken Little eatery and thereby expand dine- not named after their city: Special is a char-broiled half in and cateriAgLcapabilitJes. Andoveiyliahser, and Harrison. chicken, breast. .Baked Chicken... While take-out is the specialty, For the same reason as The Nuggets come with honey mus dine-in seating for about 40 is Mumford, The Andover is the tard dipping sauce. Booster available in comfortable, light, favorite. chairs are available. simple surroundings-, reflecting Chef Andy Brenner also offers- The Intelligent Chicken has the essence of The Intelligent salads, sandwiches, aide dishes, Michigan restaurant exclusivity Chicken's food items. 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